Suggestions to reform political parties (a) It should be made mandatory for political parties to regulate that internal affair. It should be made compulsory for political parties in maintain a register of its members and have periodic elections of office bearers. (b) Parties should be asked to nominate women candidates for at least one-third of the seats in elections. (c) Ordinary citizens, media, and movements can play an important role by pressurizing parties to bring in reforms in their functioning.