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15 Dec 2025·Source: The Hindu
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Priyanka Gandhi Challenges BJP to Win Fair Election with Ballots

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Priyanka Gandhi Challenges BJP to Win Fair Election with Ballots

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त्वरित संशोधन

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Priyanka Gandhi challenges BJP to win election with ballot papers

2.

She criticizes Election Commissioners

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She raises concerns about unemployment and exam paper leaks

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दृश्य सामग्री

Priyanka Gandhi's Allegations: A Multi-faceted Critique

This mind map illustrates the interconnected issues raised by Priyanka Gandhi, linking electoral integrity with socio-economic concerns.

Priyanka Gandhi's Critique

  • Electoral Integrity
  • Socio-Economic Issues

परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण

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Constitutional provisions related to elections

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Role and powers of the Election Commission

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Debate on EVMs vs. ballot papers

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Challenges to free and fair elections

विस्तृत सारांश देखें

सारांश

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra challenged the BJP to contest and win a "fair election" conducted through ballot papers. She criticized the Narendra Modi government's policies and accused the Election Commissioners of conspiring to take away people's voting rights. She also raised concerns about unemployment, price rise, and exam paper leaks.

पृष्ठभूमि

Electoral process in India, concerns about EVMs, role of Election Commission, political accountability

नवीनतम घटनाक्रम

Priyanka Gandhi's challenge to BJP regarding fair elections using ballot papers, criticism of government policies and Election Commissioners

बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)

1. With reference to the Election Commission of India (ECI), consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution mandates that the ECI must conduct all elections using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). 2. The ECI has the power to disqualify candidates found guilty of electoral malpractices, subject to judicial review. 3. The salaries and allowances of the Election Commissioners are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A.1 and 2 only
  • B.2 and 3 only
  • C.3 only
  • D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: B

Statement 1 is incorrect because the Constitution does not mandate the use of EVMs. The ECI has the power to disqualify candidates, subject to judicial review, and the salaries are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

2. In the context of electoral reforms in India, which of the following committees/commissions specifically addressed the issue of state funding of elections?

  • A.Tarkunde Committee
  • B.Dinesh Goswami Committee
  • C.Vohra Committee
  • D.Indrajit Gupta Committee
उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: D

The Indrajit Gupta Committee specifically addressed the issue of state funding of elections to reduce the influence of money power.

3. Consider the following statements regarding the use of ballot papers in elections: 1. Ballot papers offer a verifiable paper trail, enhancing transparency in the electoral process. 2. The use of ballot papers is generally considered to be more efficient and cost-effective than Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). 3. The Representation of the People Act, 1951, mandates the use of ballot papers in all elections. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  • A.1 and 2 only
  • B.2 and 3 only
  • C.1 and 3 only
  • D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: B

Statement 2 is incorrect as ballot papers are generally considered less efficient and more costly. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Act does not mandate the use of ballot papers.

4. Assertion (A): Concerns have been raised about the vulnerability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to hacking and manipulation. Reason (R): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has consistently maintained that EVMs are tamper-proof and secure. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?

  • A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
  • C.A is true, but R is false.
  • D.A is false, but R is true.
उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: B

Both the assertion and reason are true. Concerns exist regarding EVM vulnerability, and the ECI maintains they are secure. However, the ECI's stance doesn't negate the concerns raised.