(i) Booth capturing: Supporter-s or hired musclemen of party or a candidate gain physical control of a polling booth and cast false votes by threatening everyone or by preventing genuine voters from reaching the polling booth. (ii) Rigging: Fraud and malpractices indulged by, a parry or candidate toRead more
(i) Booth capturing: Supporter-s or hired musclemen of party or a candidate gain physical control of a polling booth and cast false votes by threatening everyone or by preventing genuine voters from reaching the polling booth.
(ii) Rigging: Fraud and malpractices indulged by, a parry or candidate to increase his votes. It includes stuffing ballot boxes by a few ,persons using the votes of other-s; recording multiple votes by the same person; and bribing polling officers to favour a candidate.
(i) Elections in India are basically free and fair. The party that wins an election and forms government does so because people have chosen it over its rivals. (ii) This may not be true for every constituency. A few candidates may win purely on the basis of money power and unfair means. But the overRead more
(i) Elections in India are basically free and fair. The party that wins an election and forms government does so because people have chosen it over its rivals.
(ii) This may not be true for every constituency. A few candidates may win purely on the basis of money power and unfair means. But the over-all verdict of a general election still reflects popular
preference.
(iii) There is very few exceptions to this rule in the last fifty years in our country. This is what makes Indian elections democratic.
(i) One final test of the free and fairness of the elections is in its outcome itself. (ii) If elections are not free or fair, the outcome always favours the powerful. In such a situation, the ruling parties do not lose elections. (iii) Usually the losing party does not accept the outcome of a riggeRead more
(i) One final test of the free and fairness of the elections is in its outcome itself.
(ii) If elections are not free or fair, the outcome always favours the powerful. In such a situation, the ruling parties do not lose elections.
(iii) Usually the losing party does not accept the outcome of a rigged elections.
(i) The interest of voters in election-related activities has been increasing over the years. (ii) During the 2004 elections, more than one-third voters took part in campaign-related activities. (iii) More than half of the people identified themselves as being close to one or the other political parRead more
(i) The interest of voters in election-related activities has been increasing over the years.
(ii) During the 2004 elections, more than one-third voters took part in campaign-related activities.
(iii) More than half of the people identified themselves as being close to one or the other political party. One out of every seven voters is a member of a political party.
(i) People's participation in election is usually measured by voters' turnout figure. (ii) Turnout indicates the percentage of eligible voters who actually cast their vote. (iii) Over the last fifty years, the turnout in Europe and North America has declined. In India, the turnout has either remaineRead more
(i) People’s participation in election is usually measured by voters’ turnout figure.
(ii) Turnout indicates the percentage of eligible voters who actually cast their vote.
(iii) Over the last fifty years, the turnout in Europe and North America has declined. In India, the turnout has either remained stable or actually gone up.
(i) A few days later, on a fixed date, all the EVMs from a constituency are opened and the votes secured by each candidate are counted. (ii) In general elections, usually the counting of votes in all the constituencies takes place at the same time, on the same day. (iii) Television channels, radio aRead more
(i) A few days later, on a fixed date, all the EVMs from a constituency are
opened and the votes secured by each candidate are counted.
(ii) In general elections, usually the counting of votes in all the constituencies takes place at the same time, on the same day.
(iii) Television channels, radio and newspapers report this event. Within a few hours of counting, all the results are declared and it becomes clear as to who will form the next government
(i) A large amount of money is spent on conducting elections in India. For instance, the government spent about ₹1,300 crores in conducting Lok Sabha elections in 2004. (ii) It is about ₹20 per person on the voters' list. The amount spent by parties and candidates was more than what the government sRead more
(i) A large amount of money is spent on conducting elections in India. For instance, the government spent about ₹1,300 crores in conducting Lok Sabha elections in 2004.
(ii) It is about ₹20 per person on the voters’ list. The amount spent by parties and candidates was more than what the government spent.
(iii) Roughly speaking, the expenditure made by government, parties and candidates was around ₹3,000 crores i.e. ₹50 per vote. So, elections are too expensive for our country. It seems that our Poor country cannot afford to hold elections once in every five years or sometimes mid-term elections.
(i) No party or candidate can use any place of worship for election propaganda. (ii) No party or candidate can use government vehicles, aircraft and officials for elections. (iii) Once elections are announced, ministers shall not lay foundation stones of any projects, take any big policy decision orRead more
(i) No party or candidate can use any place of worship for election propaganda.
(ii) No party or candidate can use government vehicles, aircraft and officials for elections.
(iii) Once elections are announced, ministers shall not lay foundation stones of any projects, take any big policy decision or make any promises of providing public facilities.
(i) In a democracy', it is best to leave political parties and candidates free to conduct their election campaigns the way they want to. (ii) But it is sometimes necessary to regulate campaigns to ensure that every political party and candidate gets a fair and equal chance to compete. (iii) ElectionRead more
(i) In a democracy’, it is best to leave political parties and candidates free to conduct their election campaigns the way they want to.
(ii) But it is sometimes necessary to regulate campaigns to ensure that every
political party and candidate gets a fair and equal chance to compete.
(iii) Election Commission can fix the amount of rupees to be spent in campaigning and any kind of malpractices can be checked by them’
(i) In a democratic election, people should have real choice. This happens only when there are almost no restrictions on anyone to contest elections. This is what our system provides. (ii) Anyone who can be a voter, can also become a candidate in elections and therefore can contest elections. (iii)Read more
(i) In a democratic election, people should have real choice. This happens only when there are almost no restrictions on anyone to contest elections. This is what our system provides.
(ii) Anyone who can be a voter, can also become a candidate in elections and therefore can contest elections.
(iii) The only difference is that in order to be a candidate, the minimum age is 25 years, while it is only 18 years for being a voter.
what does booth capturing and rigging mean in the elections?
(i) Booth capturing: Supporter-s or hired musclemen of party or a candidate gain physical control of a polling booth and cast false votes by threatening everyone or by preventing genuine voters from reaching the polling booth. (ii) Rigging: Fraud and malpractices indulged by, a parry or candidate toRead more
(i) Booth capturing: Supporter-s or hired musclemen of party or a candidate gain physical control of a polling booth and cast false votes by threatening everyone or by preventing genuine voters from reaching the polling booth.
See less(ii) Rigging: Fraud and malpractices indulged by, a parry or candidate to increase his votes. It includes stuffing ballot boxes by a few ,persons using the votes of other-s; recording multiple votes by the same person; and bribing polling officers to favour a candidate.
How can you say that elections in India are free, fair and democratic?
(i) Elections in India are basically free and fair. The party that wins an election and forms government does so because people have chosen it over its rivals. (ii) This may not be true for every constituency. A few candidates may win purely on the basis of money power and unfair means. But the overRead more
(i) Elections in India are basically free and fair. The party that wins an election and forms government does so because people have chosen it over its rivals.
See less(ii) This may not be true for every constituency. A few candidates may win purely on the basis of money power and unfair means. But the over-all verdict of a general election still reflects popular
preference.
(iii) There is very few exceptions to this rule in the last fifty years in our country. This is what makes Indian elections democratic.
In what way does the outcome of elections matter to the people?
(i) One final test of the free and fairness of the elections is in its outcome itself. (ii) If elections are not free or fair, the outcome always favours the powerful. In such a situation, the ruling parties do not lose elections. (iii) Usually the losing party does not accept the outcome of a riggeRead more
(i) One final test of the free and fairness of the elections is in its outcome itself.
See less(ii) If elections are not free or fair, the outcome always favours the powerful. In such a situation, the ruling parties do not lose elections.
(iii) Usually the losing party does not accept the outcome of a rigged elections.
Is it true that the interest of voters is increasing day by day in election related activities?
(i) The interest of voters in election-related activities has been increasing over the years. (ii) During the 2004 elections, more than one-third voters took part in campaign-related activities. (iii) More than half of the people identified themselves as being close to one or the other political parRead more
(i) The interest of voters in election-related activities has been increasing over the years.
See less(ii) During the 2004 elections, more than one-third voters took part in campaign-related activities.
(iii) More than half of the people identified themselves as being close to one or the other political party. One out of every seven voters is a member of a political party.
What does turnout figure indicate?
(i) People's participation in election is usually measured by voters' turnout figure. (ii) Turnout indicates the percentage of eligible voters who actually cast their vote. (iii) Over the last fifty years, the turnout in Europe and North America has declined. In India, the turnout has either remaineRead more
(i) People’s participation in election is usually measured by voters’ turnout figure.
See less(ii) Turnout indicates the percentage of eligible voters who actually cast their vote.
(iii) Over the last fifty years, the turnout in Europe and North America has declined. In India, the turnout has either remained stable or actually gone up.
How are results declared after an election in our country?
(i) A few days later, on a fixed date, all the EVMs from a constituency are opened and the votes secured by each candidate are counted. (ii) In general elections, usually the counting of votes in all the constituencies takes place at the same time, on the same day. (iii) Television channels, radio aRead more
(i) A few days later, on a fixed date, all the EVMs from a constituency are
See lessopened and the votes secured by each candidate are counted.
(ii) In general elections, usually the counting of votes in all the constituencies takes place at the same time, on the same day.
(iii) Television channels, radio and newspapers report this event. Within a few hours of counting, all the results are declared and it becomes clear as to who will form the next government
Are the elections too expensive in our country?
(i) A large amount of money is spent on conducting elections in India. For instance, the government spent about ₹1,300 crores in conducting Lok Sabha elections in 2004. (ii) It is about ₹20 per person on the voters' list. The amount spent by parties and candidates was more than what the government sRead more
(i) A large amount of money is spent on conducting elections in India. For instance, the government spent about ₹1,300 crores in conducting Lok Sabha elections in 2004.
See less(ii) It is about ₹20 per person on the voters’ list. The amount spent by parties and candidates was more than what the government spent.
(iii) Roughly speaking, the expenditure made by government, parties and candidates was around ₹3,000 crores i.e. ₹50 per vote. So, elections are too expensive for our country. It seems that our Poor country cannot afford to hold elections once in every five years or sometimes mid-term elections.
What is a Model Code of Conduct for election campaigns?
(i) No party or candidate can use any place of worship for election propaganda. (ii) No party or candidate can use government vehicles, aircraft and officials for elections. (iii) Once elections are announced, ministers shall not lay foundation stones of any projects, take any big policy decision orRead more
(i) No party or candidate can use any place of worship for election propaganda.
See less(ii) No party or candidate can use government vehicles, aircraft and officials for elections.
(iii) Once elections are announced, ministers shall not lay foundation stones of any projects, take any big policy decision or make any promises of providing public facilities.
In what manner does the Election Commission monitor the election campaign?
(i) In a democracy', it is best to leave political parties and candidates free to conduct their election campaigns the way they want to. (ii) But it is sometimes necessary to regulate campaigns to ensure that every political party and candidate gets a fair and equal chance to compete. (iii) ElectionRead more
(i) In a democracy’, it is best to leave political parties and candidates free to conduct their election campaigns the way they want to.
See less(ii) But it is sometimes necessary to regulate campaigns to ensure that every
political party and candidate gets a fair and equal chance to compete.
(iii) Election Commission can fix the amount of rupees to be spent in campaigning and any kind of malpractices can be checked by them’
Do people have real choice in a democratic election?
(i) In a democratic election, people should have real choice. This happens only when there are almost no restrictions on anyone to contest elections. This is what our system provides. (ii) Anyone who can be a voter, can also become a candidate in elections and therefore can contest elections. (iii)Read more
(i) In a democratic election, people should have real choice. This happens only when there are almost no restrictions on anyone to contest elections. This is what our system provides.
See less(ii) Anyone who can be a voter, can also become a candidate in elections and therefore can contest elections.
(iii) The only difference is that in order to be a candidate, the minimum age is 25 years, while it is only 18 years for being a voter.