Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well.

The various reforms that a political party can take are as follows:

1. A provision within a political party to tackle internal conflicts.
2. The 1/3rd representation in the party should be given to women candidates.
3. The parties should not promote candidates having criminal records.
4. State funding during elections should be promoted so that candidates coming from poor backgrounds stand an equal chance to win.