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In India, voting cannot remain merely a statutory right Syllabus GS 2: Government Interventions Introduction Citizenship defines the legal relationship between an individual and the State, establishing voting qualifications and voter eligibility standards that prevent disenfranchisement. Why in the News? Recent debate: A Congress leader reignited the constitutional debate by demanding that the right to …
Read MoreSupreme Court, Electoral Rolls and Democratic Accountability Syllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies, Transparency & Accountability, Representation of People’s Act Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s judgment on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has sparked intense debate regarding voting rights, judicial oversight, and the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI). …
Read MoreGaps in Regulating Digital Campaigns: The Accountability Deficit in India’s Electoral Ecosystem Syllabus GS 2 Digital campaign Election Commission of India Why in the News The article highlights how India’s election regulations lag behind digital campaigning realities, much like the challenges faced in implementing effective environmental clearances. Using the Bihar Assembly election as a case …
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 MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Elections in India and related reforms ,Election Commission of India Focus : The proposal of One Nation, One Election has garnered attention, sparking debates about its implications on national unity and regional loyalties. Introduction: India’s democratic landscape has been shaped by diverse linguistic tapestry and regional pride, where elections serve as pillars supporting …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Focus: India’s general elections commenced this week. Source: Qura Universal Adult Franchise refers to the right of every citizen of a country to cast a vote in elections irrespective of his/her …
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