Use the terms ‘constituency’ and ‘represent’ to explain who an MLA is and how is the person elected?

MLA, or Member of the Legislative Assembly, represents a specific area called a constituency. They voice the concerns of people in the state legislative assembly.

– Constituency: Refers to a defined geographic area represented by an MLA.
– Representation: MLAs act as intermediaries, conveying the needs and issues of their constituency to the legislative body.

Election Process:
1. Voters’ Role: Residents of constituencies vote for their preferred candidate.
2. Candidates: Multiple candidates run for the MLA seat.
3. Election Day: Voters choose their representative through voting.
4. Majority Wins: The candidate receiving the most votes becomes the MLA for that constituency, representing it in the state legislative assembly.