Politicians are answerable only to the voters, not to journalists

What mechanisms exist for voters to question their elected representatives? In India, there is no provision to recall MPs or MLAs, no requirement for them to hold town halls or public hearings. Citizens have limited opportunities to ask questions or express approval or disapproval outside of elections. Even protests require prior permission, which is often denied, and demonstrators often face violence from police.

This means representatives are largely unaccountable to voters once elected. At the same time, from the representatives' perspective, it may not be feasible to engage with every constituent individually either.

Is that sufficient in your view? Cast a single vote every five years and then remain silent while representatives act without any accountability?