The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision reflects its commitment to clean and inclusive elections. Mandated by the Representation of the People Act, 1950, it ensures accurate voter rolls by removing ineligible entries, adding eligible citizens, and addressing demographic shifts—strengthening the integrity of India’s democratic process.
Click to View MoreDynastic politics in India arises from a lack of party democracy and high election costs, favoring "dynasts" for their brand value and electoral success. This trend, reinforced by social hierarchies, undermines meritocracy, equal opportunity, and the quality of governance, preventing ordinary citizens from participating effectively in the political process.
Click to View MoreDynastic politics in India arises from a lack of party democracy and high election costs, favoring "dynasts" for their brand value and electoral success. This trend, reinforced by social hierarchies, undermines meritocracy, equal opportunity, and the quality of governance, preventing ordinary citizens from participating effectively in the political process.
Click to View MoreThe Election Commission of India allocates fair broadcast time on Doordarshan and All India Radio to recognized parties, based on performance, ensuring balanced voter access. Rooted in the Representation of the People Act, 1951, this upholds fairness, equality, and democratic principles.
Click to View MoreThe Election Commission of India ensures electoral integrity through structured forms under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. Forms 6, 6A, 7, and 8 empower citizens to register, update, or correct voter details, ensuring transparent, accurate, and inclusive electoral rolls for a robust democracy.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court has ruled that Aadhaar, a voter ID system, is a valid proof of identity but not citizenship, following a petition for voter list revision in Bihar. The ruling upholds the voluntary nature of the Aadhaar-Voter ID link, ensuring privacy and preventing disenfranchisement, demonstrating judicial oversight.
Click to View MoreSimultaneous elections propose holding Lok Sabha and State Assembly polls together to reduce costs, ensure policy continuity, and improve governance. While historically practiced, re-implementation faces constitutional and logistical hurdles. A Parliamentary committee is currently examining its feasibility, and the Lok Sabha recently granted an extension for the committee to submit its report.
Click to View MoreThe Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has ended, potentially exempting 65.2 lakh voters. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is working to ensure voter inclusion, remove ineligibles, eliminate duplicates, and correct errors. To improve SIR, ECI should accept accessible identification documents and improve data sharing.
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