Critically analyze the need for amendment in the section 33(7) of the Representation of People Act (RPA), 1951 to restrict candidates from contesting on more than one seat.

The section 33(7) of the Representation of People Act, 1951 allows for contestation from more than one seat in an election. If the candidate is successful in winning both the seats, he needs to vacate one of them. Issues with ..

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Election manifesto helps to understand the priorities of a political party and it enables the voter to make informed choices. In this context the election manifesto needs to be regulated. Comment.

Election manifesto are promises that a party proposes to fulfil, if it comes to power. During election phase, election manifesto of parties offer a lot of debate, on kinds of promises. But given the unrealistic claims of political parties, there ..

Topics: GS-II: Salient Features Significant Provisions of Constitution • GS-II: Salient Features of the Representation of Peoples Act

Reforms in the Representation of People’s Act is necessary to prevent criminalization of politics in India. Analyze.

The constitution of India contains detailed provisions for the enacting laws related to elections by the legislature. Hence, Parliament has enacted RPA, 1950 and RPA, 1951. Challenges associated with current RPAs: The language in the laws is vague and mechanisms ..

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The electoral Bond scheme is a step that will take away transparency and accountability from electoral funding. Critically analyze.

The electoral Bond scheme is a tool to fund political parties and their elections. It brings a mechanism to fund political parties through digital payments while ensuring secrecy. Electrical bonds – towards Transparency and Accountability: The bonds can only be ..

Topics: GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States • GS-II: Various Issues Related to Executive Judiciary in India • GS-II: Salient Features of the Representation of Peoples Act

On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of People Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification.

The Representation of People Act, 1951 provides for the terms and qualification/disqualification of the members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the state legislatures. The Representation of People Act, 1951 was passed by the parliament under Article 327 of ..

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One Nation One Election is the need of the hour. Critically analyze.

One Nation, One Election is the method of holding single elections for both Lok Sabha and States instead of separate and continuous elections. Need of One Nation One Election: India being one of the largest elected democracies in the world ..

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