Page-3 of GS-II: Salient Features of the Representation of Peoples Act

Differentiate by-elections from normal elections. How does the procedure of election followed in a country affects its political stability?

By-election is an election held in a single political constituency. Its objective is to fill a vacancy. The vacancy may be due to death, expiration of terms of office or any other reason. Recently two Rajya Sabha seats fell vacant ..

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What is anti defection law? Discuss the features of the law and other exceptions under it in detail.

The Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act. It was included in the Constitution in 1985 by the Rajiv Gandhi government. The law sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of ..

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Electoral verdict as delivered in 2019 general elections has shocked and surprised all political pundits. Critically analyse if the verdict of 2019 has demonstrated that the electorates have matured in making political choices.

Today, the candidate has been reduced to a vote collecting machine, based on which he jumps party brands, but remains irrelevant to the larger political discourse. Pillars for the grand success of Modi Government: Delivering a sense of a rising ..

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Do you think the concerns raised by the Opposition about the PM�s One nation, One Election are valid? Is One Nation, Two Elections a valid alternative to it? Comment.

The Prime Ministerial all-party meeting between the government and all the major political parties of India was not attended by many parties of Opposition as they were totally opposed to this idea. The main fear they have raised is that ..

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Do you think the anti-defection law is faced with a serious challenge in the last 34 years as it is being grossly ignored? Comment.

The Constitution 10th Schedule usually referred to as the anti-defection law is faced with a grave challenge not seen in last 34 years. The challenge is merely political and not judicial as many legislators are completely ignoring it to change ..

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Why do think there are very few women politicians gaining victory in elections in India?

The recent elections have proven that in terms of women politicians making it through the elections there is only a little break from the past. Politics in India is not open to women and presents an inequitable ground for women ..

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