(i) The final stage of an election is the day when the voters cast their- votes in a polling booth. That day is usually called the Election Da1'. (ii) Every person whose name is on the voters' list can go to a nearby 'polling booth', situated usually in a local school or a government office. (iii) ORead more
(i) The final stage of an election is the day when the voters cast their- votes in a polling booth. That day is usually called the Election Da1′.
(ii) Every person whose name is on the voters’ list can go to a nearby ‘polling booth’, situated usually in a local school or a government office.
(iii) Once the voter goes inside the booth, the election officials identify, him or her by putting a mark on his or her finger and allow him or her-to cast the vote.
(iv) An agent of each candidate is allowed to sit inside the polling booth and ensure that the voting takes place in a fair way.
(v) A ballot paper is placed in which the names of the contesting candidates along with their party name and symbols are listed.
(vi) Nowadays, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are used to record votes.
(vii) The machine shows the names of the candidates and party symbols. Independent candidates too have their own symbols, allotted by the election officials.
(viii) Each voter has to press the button against the name of the candidate she or he wants to vote for.
Every political party and candidate gets a fair and equal chance to compete. According to our election law, no party or candidate can: (i) bribe or threaten the voters to vote for them only; (ii) appeal to the voters in the name of caste or religion; (iii) use the government resources for election cRead more
Every political party and candidate gets a fair and equal chance to compete.
According to our election law, no party or candidate can:
(i) bribe or threaten the voters to vote for them only;
(ii) appeal to the voters in the name of caste or religion;
(iii) use the government resources for election campaigns;
(iv) spend more than ₹25 lakhs in a constituency for the Lok Sabha elections or ₹10 lakhs in a constituency during an assembly election.
If they do so, their election can be rejected by the court even after they have been declared elected.
(i) 'Garibi Hatao' was the slogan of the congress party, led by lndira Gandhi in the Lok sabha elections of 1971. The party promised to prepare all policies to remove poverty from the country. (ii) 'Save Democracy' was the slogan of the Janata party in the Lok sabha elections of 1977. The party promRead more
(i) ‘Garibi Hatao’ was the slogan of the congress party, led by lndira Gandhi in the Lok sabha elections of 1971. The party promised to prepare all policies to remove poverty from the country.
(ii) ‘Save Democracy’ was the slogan of the Janata party in the Lok sabha elections of 1977. The party promised to undo the excesses committed during the Emergency and restore civil liberties.
(iii) ‘Land to the Tiller’ was the slogan used by the Left Front in the west Bengal Assembly elections held in 1772.
(iv) ‘Protect the Self-respect of the Telugus, was the slogan used by N.T, Rama Rao, the leader of the Telugu Desam party in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections in 1983.
(i) In India, such campaigns take place for a two-week period between the announcement of the final list of candidates and the date of polling. (ii) During this period, the candidates contact their voters. (iii) Political leaders address election meetings and political parties mobilise their supportRead more
(i) In India, such campaigns take place for a two-week period between the announcement of the final list of candidates and the date of polling.
(ii) During this period, the candidates contact their voters.
(iii) Political leaders address election meetings and political parties mobilise their supporters.
(iv) This is also the period when newspapers and the television nerds broadcasting channels are full of election-related stories and debates.
(v) During election campaigns, political parties Try focus the public attention on some big issues.
(vi) They want the public to vote for their parry on that basis.
(i) In order to be a candidate, the minimum age is 25 years. (ii) Political Parties nominate their candidates who get the party symbol and support. (iii) Party's nomination is often called a part ticket,. (iv) Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a 'nomination form' and give soRead more
(i) In order to be a candidate, the minimum age is 25 years.
(ii) Political Parties nominate their candidates who get the party symbol and support.
(iii) Party’s nomination is often called a part ticket,.
(iv) Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a ‘nomination form’ and give some money as, security deposit,
If the information provided is not correct, the nomination can be cancelled and the security deposit is returned.
How are ‘polls’ conducted in India?
(i) The final stage of an election is the day when the voters cast their- votes in a polling booth. That day is usually called the Election Da1'. (ii) Every person whose name is on the voters' list can go to a nearby 'polling booth', situated usually in a local school or a government office. (iii) ORead more
(i) The final stage of an election is the day when the voters cast their- votes in a polling booth. That day is usually called the Election Da1′.
See less(ii) Every person whose name is on the voters’ list can go to a nearby ‘polling booth’, situated usually in a local school or a government office.
(iii) Once the voter goes inside the booth, the election officials identify, him or her by putting a mark on his or her finger and allow him or her-to cast the vote.
(iv) An agent of each candidate is allowed to sit inside the polling booth and ensure that the voting takes place in a fair way.
(v) A ballot paper is placed in which the names of the contesting candidates along with their party name and symbols are listed.
(vi) Nowadays, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are used to record votes.
(vii) The machine shows the names of the candidates and party symbols. Independent candidates too have their own symbols, allotted by the election officials.
(viii) Each voter has to press the button against the name of the candidate she or he wants to vote for.
What election laws are made for campaigning?
Every political party and candidate gets a fair and equal chance to compete. According to our election law, no party or candidate can: (i) bribe or threaten the voters to vote for them only; (ii) appeal to the voters in the name of caste or religion; (iii) use the government resources for election cRead more
Every political party and candidate gets a fair and equal chance to compete.
See lessAccording to our election law, no party or candidate can:
(i) bribe or threaten the voters to vote for them only;
(ii) appeal to the voters in the name of caste or religion;
(iii) use the government resources for election campaigns;
(iv) spend more than ₹25 lakhs in a constituency for the Lok Sabha elections or ₹10 lakhs in a constituency during an assembly election.
If they do so, their election can be rejected by the court even after they have been declared elected.
Write some of the successful slogans given by different political parties in various elections.
(i) 'Garibi Hatao' was the slogan of the congress party, led by lndira Gandhi in the Lok sabha elections of 1971. The party promised to prepare all policies to remove poverty from the country. (ii) 'Save Democracy' was the slogan of the Janata party in the Lok sabha elections of 1977. The party promRead more
(i) ‘Garibi Hatao’ was the slogan of the congress party, led by lndira Gandhi in the Lok sabha elections of 1971. The party promised to prepare all policies to remove poverty from the country.
See less(ii) ‘Save Democracy’ was the slogan of the Janata party in the Lok sabha elections of 1977. The party promised to undo the excesses committed during the Emergency and restore civil liberties.
(iii) ‘Land to the Tiller’ was the slogan used by the Left Front in the west Bengal Assembly elections held in 1772.
(iv) ‘Protect the Self-respect of the Telugus, was the slogan used by N.T, Rama Rao, the leader of the Telugu Desam party in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections in 1983.
How is campaigning done for elections held in India?
(i) In India, such campaigns take place for a two-week period between the announcement of the final list of candidates and the date of polling. (ii) During this period, the candidates contact their voters. (iii) Political leaders address election meetings and political parties mobilise their supportRead more
(i) In India, such campaigns take place for a two-week period between the announcement of the final list of candidates and the date of polling.
See less(ii) During this period, the candidates contact their voters.
(iii) Political leaders address election meetings and political parties mobilise their supporters.
(iv) This is also the period when newspapers and the television nerds broadcasting channels are full of election-related stories and debates.
(v) During election campaigns, political parties Try focus the public attention on some big issues.
(vi) They want the public to vote for their parry on that basis.
How does a party file a nomination for its candidate?
(i) In order to be a candidate, the minimum age is 25 years. (ii) Political Parties nominate their candidates who get the party symbol and support. (iii) Party's nomination is often called a part ticket,. (iv) Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a 'nomination form' and give soRead more
(i) In order to be a candidate, the minimum age is 25 years.
See less(ii) Political Parties nominate their candidates who get the party symbol and support.
(iii) Party’s nomination is often called a part ticket,.
(iv) Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a ‘nomination form’ and give some money as, security deposit,
If the information provided is not correct, the nomination can be cancelled and the security deposit is returned.