Mamata Banerjee Threatens Protest Over Voter List Revision in Bengal
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Key Facts
Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of trying to remove 1.5 crore names from voter list.
EC observers are supervising the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
Around 30 lakh electors in West Bengal have been unable to establish a link to the 2002 voters’ list.
UPSC Exam Angles
Role and functions of the Election Commission of India
Electoral process and voter list revision
Federalism and Centre-State relations
Political accountability and transparency
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West Bengal Voter List Revision
Map highlighting West Bengal, the state where the voter list revision is causing political tension. The marker indicates Kolkata, the state capital.
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Practice Questions (MCQs)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI): 1. The ECI is a constitutional body responsible for conducting elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President. 2. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through a process of impeachment similar to that of a judge of the Supreme Court. 3. The ECI has the power to disqualify candidates found guilty of corrupt practices, but only after a court order. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
All three statements are correct. The ECI's mandate, removal process of CEC, and powers regarding disqualification are accurately described.
2. In the context of voter list revision, which of the following actions is NOT typically undertaken by the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
- A.Conducting door-to-door verification of voters
- B.Organizing special camps for registration of new voters
- C.Removing names of deceased voters based on information from local authorities
- D.Directly investigating allegations of corruption against political parties
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Answer: D
The ECI's primary focus is on the electoral process, not directly investigating corruption allegations against political parties. That falls under the purview of other agencies.
3. Assertion (A): Allegations of manipulation in voter lists can undermine the credibility of the electoral process. Reason (R): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has limited powers to address such allegations effectively. 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
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Answer: C
Assertion A is true; manipulation undermines credibility. Reason R is false; the ECI has significant powers to address such allegations, including verification and legal action.
4. Which of the following committees or commissions is/are associated with electoral reforms in India? 1. Tarkunde Committee 2. Dinesh Goswami Committee 3. Vohra Committee Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.1 and 2 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: C
The Tarkunde and Dinesh Goswami Committees are associated with electoral reforms. The Vohra Committee dealt with the nexus between politicians, criminals, and bureaucrats.
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