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Abstract
In a democracy, voting is seen as the most significant way to participate in politics. Voter apathy is the
common phenomena of people choosing not to participate in elections, and it is a serious threat to
democratic countries around the world.How this will assure the future political, economic, and social
development of the society in which they live is the question that is asked while voting or engaging in
politics in general. The causes of voter apathy are complex, involving a number of concerns such as,
among others, disenchantment with the political system, a sense of ineffectiveness, and a gulf between
the public and its representatives. Voter disengagement is also influenced by the use of negative
campaign strategies, political polarization, and complicated electoral processes.Voter indifference has
equally serious consequences since it undermines the democratic process by lowering voter turnout,
limiting the representativeness of elected officials, and undermining the legitimacy of
government.Political education and civic engagement programs can thus play a crucial role in
educating citizens about the electoral process, political concerns, and the importance of their
participation in order to ensure sustainable democracy through voting/elections. Voter trust can be
increased through raising the quality of political discourse and promoting serious policy debates.
In addition, electoral system changes like proportional representation or ranked-choice voting can
broaden the scope of the voting process and boost participation. Transparency in political spending and
campaign financing can also aid in regaining public confidence in the political process.