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Chapter 4 Electoral Politics
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Here are some reports of malpractices in Indian elections. Identify, what the problem in each case is. what should be done to correct the situation? (a) Following the announcement of elections, the minister promised. to provide financial aid to reopen the closed sugar mill. (b) Opposition parties alleged that their statements and campaign was not given due attention in Doordarshan and All India Radio. (c) An enquiry by the Election Commission showed that electoral rolls of a state contain name of 20 lakh fake voters. (d) The hoodlums of a political party were moving with guns, physically pre- venting supporters of other political parties to meet the voters and attacking meetings of other parties.
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(a) Problem: Offering financial aid for reopening a closed sugar mill during elections could be viewed as an attempt to influence voters through inducement.
Solution: The Election Commission should strictly enforce the Model Code of Conduct, penalizing such promises that violate the code. Monitoring and ensuring transparency in campaign promises, with severe consequences for those violating ethical standards, would deter such practices.
(b) Problem: Allegations of biased coverage in state-run media like Doordarshan and All India Radio, favoring specific parties, compromise fair representation.
Solution: Implementing impartial guidelines to ensure equitable coverage for all parties in state-run media. Establishing an independent body to monitor and enforce fair media coverage during elections would prevent biased representation.
(c) Problem: Presence of 20 lakh fake voters in the electoral rolls undermines the integrity of the voting process.
Solution: Conducting regular and thorough verification drives, employing technology like biometrics or Aadhaar linkage to eliminate fake voters. Strengthening verification processes through data analytics and robust identification mechanisms can rectify this issue.
(d) Problem: Political hooliganism, armed intimidation, and obstruction of rival party supporters disrupt the democratic process.
Solution: Stringent law enforcement to prevent armed movements, ensuring safety for all supporters. Immediate legal action against those engaging in violence, guaranteeing security for fair campaigning, and penalizing any breaches of the law during elections are imperative.
(a) It is against the Code of Conduct to make such promises. The government or the minister must be asked to withdraw the promise and not to make such promises thereafter.
(b) Misuse of government machinery: The Doordarshan and All India Radio must be asked by the Election Commission to give due attention to the statements and campaign of the opposition parties”
(c) Improper preparation of electoral rolls: A fresh electoral roll must be prepared immediately. It must be ensured that it contains names of genuine voters. In a1l its fairness, the officials responsible for the inclusion of names of fake voters must be punished.
(d) Intimidation of voters: Action against the hoodlums must be taken immediately under the law. Efforts must be made to conduct the election in a free and fair manner. Action may be taken against the political party concerned.