(i) In our country, elections are conducted by an independent and very powerful Election Commission. (ii) It enjoys the same kind of independence that the judiciary enjoys. (iii) The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India. But once appointed, he is not answerable toRead more
(i) In our country, elections are conducted by an independent and very powerful Election Commission.
(ii) It enjoys the same kind of independence that the judiciary enjoys.
(iii) The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India. But once appointed, he is not answerable to the President or the government.
(iv) Even if the ruling party or the government does not like what the Commission does, it is virtually impossible for it to remove the CEC’
(i) There is inclusion of false names and exclusion of genuine names from the Voters' List. (ii) There is also the misuse of government facilities and officials by the ruling party. (iii) Excessive use of money by the rich candidates and hosting big parties by these candidates. (iv) Intimidation ofRead more
(i) There is inclusion of false names and exclusion of genuine names from the Voters’ List.
(ii) There is also the misuse of government facilities and officials by the ruling party.
(iii) Excessive use of money by the rich candidates and hosting big parties by these candidates.
(iv) Intimidation of voters and rigging on the polling day.
Every candidate has to make a legal declaration, giving full details of the following: (i) Serious criminal cases pending against the candidate. (ii) Details of the assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family. (iii) Educational qualifications of the candidate. This information helpRead more
Every candidate has to make a legal declaration, giving full details of the following:
(i) Serious criminal cases pending against the candidate.
(ii) Details of the assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family.
(iii) Educational qualifications of the candidate. This information helps voters to make their decisions.
(i) In practice, universal adult franchise means that everyone should have one vote and each vote should have equal value. (ii) No one should be denied the right to vote without good reason. (iii) citizens differ from one another in many ways; some are rich, some are poor; some are highly educated,Read more
(i) In practice, universal adult franchise means that everyone should have one vote and each vote should have equal value.
(ii) No one should be denied the right to vote without good reason.
(iii) citizens differ from one another in many ways; some are rich, some are poor; some are highly educated, some are not some are kind, others are nor so kind.
But all of them are human beings with their own needs and views. That is why, all of them desene to have an equal say in decisions that affect them.
(i) In a democratic election, the list of those who are eligible to vote is prepared much before the election and is available to everyone. (ii) This list is officially called the Electoral Roll and is commonly known as the Voters' List. (iii) This is an important step as it is linked to the first cRead more
(i) In a democratic election, the list of those who are eligible to vote is prepared much before the election and is available to everyone.
(ii) This list is officially called the Electoral Roll and is commonly known as the Voters’ List.
(iii) This is an important step as it is linked to the first condition of a democratic election.
What is an Election Commission? What is its role in the elections?
(i) In our country, elections are conducted by an independent and very powerful Election Commission. (ii) It enjoys the same kind of independence that the judiciary enjoys. (iii) The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India. But once appointed, he is not answerable toRead more
(i) In our country, elections are conducted by an independent and very powerful Election Commission.
See less(ii) It enjoys the same kind of independence that the judiciary enjoys.
(iii) The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India. But once appointed, he is not answerable to the President or the government.
(iv) Even if the ruling party or the government does not like what the Commission does, it is virtually impossible for it to remove the CEC’
What kind of unfair practices are adopted during elections?
(i) There is inclusion of false names and exclusion of genuine names from the Voters' List. (ii) There is also the misuse of government facilities and officials by the ruling party. (iii) Excessive use of money by the rich candidates and hosting big parties by these candidates. (iv) Intimidation ofRead more
(i) There is inclusion of false names and exclusion of genuine names from the Voters’ List.
See less(ii) There is also the misuse of government facilities and officials by the ruling party.
(iii) Excessive use of money by the rich candidates and hosting big parties by these candidates.
(iv) Intimidation of voters and rigging on the polling day.
What legal declaration is required to be submitted by each candidate who wishes to contest an election?
Every candidate has to make a legal declaration, giving full details of the following: (i) Serious criminal cases pending against the candidate. (ii) Details of the assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family. (iii) Educational qualifications of the candidate. This information helpRead more
Every candidate has to make a legal declaration, giving full details of the following:
See less(i) Serious criminal cases pending against the candidate.
(ii) Details of the assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family.
(iii) Educational qualifications of the candidate. This information helps voters to make their decisions.
How does the principle of ‘Universal Adult Franchise’ work in the Indian democracy?
(i) In practice, universal adult franchise means that everyone should have one vote and each vote should have equal value. (ii) No one should be denied the right to vote without good reason. (iii) citizens differ from one another in many ways; some are rich, some are poor; some are highly educated,Read more
(i) In practice, universal adult franchise means that everyone should have one vote and each vote should have equal value.
See less(ii) No one should be denied the right to vote without good reason.
(iii) citizens differ from one another in many ways; some are rich, some are poor; some are highly educated, some are not some are kind, others are nor so kind.
But all of them are human beings with their own needs and views. That is why, all of them desene to have an equal say in decisions that affect them.
What is the ‘Voters’ List’?
(i) In a democratic election, the list of those who are eligible to vote is prepared much before the election and is available to everyone. (ii) This list is officially called the Electoral Roll and is commonly known as the Voters' List. (iii) This is an important step as it is linked to the first cRead more
(i) In a democratic election, the list of those who are eligible to vote is prepared much before the election and is available to everyone.
See less(ii) This list is officially called the Electoral Roll and is commonly known as the Voters’ List.
(iii) This is an important step as it is linked to the first condition of a democratic election.