At panchayat and municipal elections each village or town is divided into several 'wards' that are like constituencies. Each ward elects one member of the village or the urban local body.
At panchayat and municipal elections each village or town is divided into several ‘wards’ that are like constituencies. Each ward elects one member of the village or the urban local body.
Each state is also divided into a specific number of Assembly constituencies. Here the elected representative is called the Member of Legislative Assembly or an MLA.
Each state is also divided into a specific number of Assembly constituencies. Here the elected representative is called the Member of Legislative Assembly or an MLA.
For Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections are held after every five years. After- five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. This is called general elections. They are held in all constituencies at the same time.
For Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections are held after every five years. After- five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. This is called general elections. They are held in all constituencies at the same time.
How are constituencies divided at the local level?
At panchayat and municipal elections each village or town is divided into several 'wards' that are like constituencies. Each ward elects one member of the village or the urban local body.
At panchayat and municipal elections each village or town is divided into several ‘wards’ that are like constituencies. Each ward elects one member of the village or the urban local body.
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Each state is also divided into a specific number of Assembly constituencies. Here the elected representative is called the Member of Legislative Assembly or an MLA.
Each state is also divided into a specific number of Assembly constituencies. Here the elected representative is called the Member of Legislative Assembly or an MLA.
See lessWhat are Electoral Constituencies?
The country is divided into different areas for purposes of elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies.
The country is divided into different areas for purposes of elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies.
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When elections are held only for one constituency to fill the vacancy caused by death or resignation of a member. This is called By Elections.
When elections are held only for one constituency to fill the vacancy caused
See lessby death or resignation of a member. This is called By Elections.
f{ow are general elections held in India?
For Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections are held after every five years. After- five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. This is called general elections. They are held in all constituencies at the same time.
For Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections are held after every five years. After- five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. This is called general elections. They are held in all constituencies at the same time.
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