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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

राष्ट्रपति की नियुक्ति में किस संस्था का योगदान महत्वपूर्ण होता है?

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?

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

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

संसदीय प्रश्न सत्र के दौरान प्रश्नों के उत्तर कौन देता है?

The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?

भारतीय संविधान में संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?

Who is responsible for the appointment of the members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?