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02Jul 2024

ENSURING VOTER ANONYMITY: THE TOTALISER PROPOSAL

Syllabus: 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 …

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17Jun 2024

“POLITICAL CONTROVERSY IN MUMBAI OVER ALLEGED EVM UNLOCKING INCIDENT”

Why 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 …

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03Jun 2024

ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA

Introduction 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. …

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30May 2024

WHAT EC MUST GUARANTEE

SYLLABUS: 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 …

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30Mar 2024

ASSAM DISTRICT GOES PINK TO ENCOURAGE WOMEN VOTERS

Why 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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