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Elections in Union Territories with Legislatures

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Certain UTs like Delhi, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir (post-2019) have legislative assemblies and periodic elections. The Lieutenant Governor plays a central role, yet the Council of Ministers administers day-to-day affairs on state list subjects. Constitutional provisions vary from full states—police and public order remain with the center in Delhi, causing friction between the Chief Minister and LG. In Puducherry, legislative autonomy is also circumscribed. The ECI supervises UT polls, ensuring standard electoral processes. Understanding UT elections clarifies the distinctive governance blend—local representation with strong union oversight, showcasing the Constitution’s flexibility in structuring sub-national administrations.

Practice Questions

Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions the procedure for amendment?

संघीय ढांचे का विवरण किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

संविधान सभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से हुआ था?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

अधिकारों की गारंटी किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से दी गई है?

भारतीय संविधान में मौलिक कर्तव्यों का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

संसद सत्रों का आयोजन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?