What makes elections in India democratic?

The following features of elections in India make elections in India democratic:
(i) Independent Election Commission: our Election commission works independently and is powerful. It enjoys the same kind of independence the judiciary enjoys The chief Election commissioner is appointed by the President of India. He is, however not answerable to the President or the government.
(ii) Popular participation : In India, the participation of voters has either remained increased particularly, the participation of the poor, illiterate and underprivileged people’ In addition to this more and more people are taking part in election related activities.
(iii) Acceptance of election result: Whether one candidate or party loses or. wins an election they do not go against it. On the other hand, everyone accepts the results as people’s verdict”.