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Supreme 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 MoreConsensus Essential To Preserve India’s Federal Democratic Structure Why in the News ? Debates over delimitation, rising fiscal transfers, and growing tensions between the Centre and States have revived concerns regarding the future of cooperative federalism in India, with experts advocating dialogue, consultation, and democratic restraint as long-term solutions. This discussion gains significance as India …
Read MoreSC ON INDEPENDENCE OF ELECTION COMMISSION Why in the News? SC Observation: Supreme Court of India stressed that free and fair elections require a truly independent Election Commission. Act Challenged: The court was hearing petitions against the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. Selection Panel Issue: Concerns were raised regarding the dominance …
Read MoreShunya Se Shatak Celebrates Atal Vajpayee’s Centenary Legacy Why in the News? A commemorative programme titled “Shunya Se Shatak: Ek Shatabdi Atal Bharat Ki” was held in Indore to mark the birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, highlighting his leadership legacy and announcing major industrial investments in Madhya Pradesh. The event also emphasized Vajpayee’s commitment …
Read MoreEmpowering Democracy Through Model Youth Gram Sabhas Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Local Self Governance, Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Inclusive Growth Why in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and the Aspirational Bharat Collaborative, launched the Model Youth Gram …
Read MoreJayaprakash Narayan’s Legacy of Democratic Resistance Remembered Why in the News ? On his birth anniversary, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda paid tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, lauding his leadership during the Emergency (1975-77) and his role in defending democracy, equality, and social justice in India. Leaders Pay Tribute to …
Read MoreEC Introduces Aadhaar-Linked E-Sign for Voter Verification Amidst Global Challenges Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a new e-sign feature on its ECINet portal and app to strengthen voter roll integrity. It mandates Aadhaar-based OTP verification for addition, deletion, and correction of voter details to prevent fraudulent entries. …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has de-listed 474 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) for non-compliance, mainly for not contesting elections in the last six years. With this, a total of 808 RUPPs have been removed in two months. This move is part of the EC’s efforts to implement transparency …
Read MoreWhy in News? The Supreme Court of India and the Union government have engaged in a debate over the judicial review of unopposed elections to Parliament and state assemblies. While the Supreme Court considers it an “interesting” issue connected to NOTA (None of the Above), the Centre views it as an academic exercise not warranting …
Read MoreLegal Status of Voting Right in India Why in the News? The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions on electoral roll revisions in Bihar. During the hearings, a key issue raised is whether the right to vote in India is a statutory right, a constitutional right, or a fundamental right. About Types of Rights in the …
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