NEW DELHI, Feb. 19 -- Elections are the bedrock of democracy: government of the people, for the people, and by the people. Every citizen should highly understand and honour the election process because elections have consequences. Undermining elections through foul play by employing established institutions, outside influence, and manipulating votes has severe consequences; that is, democracy would be in peril.

India is gearing up for the national election. It is a good thing for the life of democracy, but the question is: will the elections be fair and square? One of the disturbing factors in the forthcoming election is the device employed to collect votes. Experts opine that they are susceptible to manipulation. Under such circumstance...