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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 has the authority to remove the Vice President of India from office?

संविधान सभा की बैठकें किस वर्ष प्रारंभ हुई थीं?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?

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

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

संविधान सभा की अंतिम बैठक किस वर्ष हुई थी?

Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

उच्च न्यायालयों का गठन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?