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Electoral Roll Entry Is Conditional Right, EC Says Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India informed the Supreme Court of India that inclusion in electoral rolls is a “qualified right”, requiring voters to continuously fulfil constitutional eligibility conditions, amid challenges to Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Election Commission’s Stand on …
Read MoreSAFEGUARDING THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN INDIA Syllabus: GS 2: ● Salient feature of Representation of People’s act ● Government policies and intervention Why in the News? On July 10, 2024, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration cards as valid supporting documents during Bihar’s …
Read MoreECI De-listing Political Parties: A Clean-up Drive for Electoral Integrity Why in the News? Major move: The Election Commission of India (ECI), acting as a constitutional authority, plans to de-list 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) for not contesting elections in six years as part of a clean-up drive to enhance electoral integrity. Non-existent entities: …
Read MoreEC to Launch ECINET App for Electoral Services Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to launch ECINET, a unified digital platform integrating over 40 existing election-related apps. This initiative aims to streamline services for voters, officials, political parties, and civil society stakeholders. Key Features and Purpose of ECINET: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India is celebrating the 15th National Voters’ Day to encourage voter participation and commemorate the Election Commission’s foundation. The event includes global deliberations on electoral management and participation, attended by President Murmu and key officials. Key Highlights: The 15th National Voters’ Day is being celebrated nationwide on Saturday, January 25, 2025. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Transparency and Accountability Elections Focus: The debate over implementing totalisers in Indian elections has reignited due to concerns over voter anonymity and electoral transparency. Advocates stress its role in preventing voter intimidation, while challenges include technological integration and political opposition. Source: UGI Representative’s Controversy Recent Incident: Devesh Chandra Thakur, Janata Dal …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Political row in Mumbai over alleged unlocking of EVM using mobile phone OTP during counting. Opposition questions transparency, EC refutes claims, and police investigate irregularities. source:eci About Electronic Voting Machine (EVM): Device for electronically recording votes. First Use: Paravur Assembly Constituency, Kerala, 1982. Adoption: Since 1998, used increasingly by the Election …
Read MoreIntroduction The Election Commission in India is a permanent and independent body established by the Constitution to ensure free and fair elections. Its powers, as outlined in Article 324 of the Constitution, include the superintendence, direction, and control of elections for parliament, state legislatures, the office of the president, and the office of the vice-president. …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Powers, Functions, and Responsibilities of Constitutional Bodies. Focus: The CEC and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which gave the central government a majority vote in the appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other election commissioners. Source: couseguide The ECI, an independent constitutional authority, ensures …
Read MoreWhy in the news ? Nalbari district in Assam promotes women’s voting, led by female officers, aiming to bridge the gender gap in voter turnout. Understanding the District’s Efforts to Promote Gender Parity: Nalbari district in western Assam launches an initiative to boost women’s voter turnout. District administration led by female officers including DC, SP, …
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