Electoral Integrity / Free and Fair Elections क्या है?
ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि
मुख्य प्रावधान
9 points- 1.
Universal Adult Franchise: Article 326 guarantees the right to vote to every citizen above 18 years of age, without discrimination.
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Independent Election Commission: Article 324 establishes the ECI (and SECs for local bodies) to superintend, direct, and control the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections.
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Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1950 & 1951: Comprehensive laws governing the conduct of elections, electoral rolls, qualifications/disqualifications of members, and election disputes.
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Model Code of Conduct (MCC): A set of guidelines issued by the ECI for political parties and candidates to ensure a level playing field and prevent malpractices during the election period.
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Electoral Reforms: Introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPATs), expenditure limits for candidates, criminalization of politics checks, and voter ID cards.
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Role of Law Enforcement: Crucial for ensuring peace and order during elections, preventing violence, intimidation, and maintaining the MCC.
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Judicial Review: Courts can intervene in electoral disputes and ensure adherence to electoral laws and principles.
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Transparency: Provisions for disclosure of candidate assets, election funding, and voter information.
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Anti-defection Law (10th Schedule): Aims to prevent political defections and maintain party discipline.
दृश्य सामग्री
Electoral Integrity: Pillars, Threats & Safeguards
This mind map illustrates the multifaceted concept of electoral integrity, outlining its core principles, constitutional underpinnings, key institutions, common threats, and necessary safeguards to ensure free and fair elections.
Electoral Integrity
- ●Core Principles
- ●Constitutional Basis
- ●Key Pillars
- ●Threats to Integrity
- ●Safeguards & Reforms
हालिया विकास
5 विकासOngoing debates on electoral bonds and the need for greater transparency in political funding.
Concerns over the misuse of social media platforms and the spread of misinformation/fake news during election campaigns.
Continuous efforts by the ECI to enhance voter participation, accessibility, and inclusion, especially for marginalized groups.
Discussions around the feasibility and implications of simultaneous elections ('One Nation, One Election').
Persistent challenges posed by criminalization of politics, money power, and communal polarization in elections.