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Elections and Electoral Reforms

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Addresses the legal framework under the Representation of the People Acts and the role of the Election Commission. Key reforms include the introduction of EVMs, use of VVPAT for transparency, curbing criminalization by mandating candidate disclosures, and limiting campaign expenses. Recent discussions revolve around simultaneous elections, online voter enrollment, and stricter anti-defection rules. The Model Code of Conduct regulates campaigns to ensure fairness. Reforms aim to reduce muscle power, money power, and malpractice, enhancing voter confidence. While progress is made, challenges remain—like paid news, data misuse, and incomplete enforcement—calling for continuous innovation in India’s electoral processes.

Practice Questions

Who was the first woman to become the President of India?

Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Nation" in India?

भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का गठन किस आधार पर हुआ?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

What is the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस प्रावधान को शामिल किया गया है?

भारतीय संसद में सर्वोच्च विधायी प्राधिकारी कौन है?