Question Q2GS2GS2
Q.2) The electoral process, though inclusionary in theory, has been pointed out for exclusionary tendencies in practice. Analyse, with special emphasis on role of women in India's representative electoral system.
Introduction
India is said to have free, fair electoral process with universal suffrage and equal opportunity to all adults above 18 to become MLA/MP.
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Main Body
Inclusionary Theory:
Art 327: Universal Suffrage
Art 329: Reservation for SC/ST
1143: Reservation for Women in Zilla (local level)
Exclusionary Tendencies in Practice:
1Women
108th Amendment BPCE of women reservation in MLA/MP election state parity in Testament
Only 14% Women in LS compared to 21% average of head count
Women at 2nd tier more (no) candidates present in state/local bodies
Positive Steps to Inclusion:
78 Women AD in 17th Lok Sabha highest ever
Sri Haruna First Tribal Female President of Zadia
14.51 Lakh women Labors across all Panchayat
Posted Ballot Voting, Proxy voting allowed by ECI
2Current Central government has no Muslim Cabinet Minister - Very less MPs from Islamic Background.
3Remote Voting right to migrant (A5:3G(r)) not provided resulting in poor participation.
2Voting right to NRI also not provided in India excluding their voice in vote of government.
Positive Steps to Inclusion:
78 Women AD in 17th Lok Sabha highest ever
Sri Haruna First Tribal Female President of Zadia
14.51 Lakh women Labors across all Panchayat
Posted Ballot Voting, Proxy voting allowed by ECI
Further Steps Needed:
Women Reservation Bill to be passed by parliament and Political parties
Enforce National Democracy in Political parties
Remote Voting, NRI voting mandate
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Conclusion
An inclusive electoral process is key to Sabha Garth Sabha (ensuring democratic participation at all levels)
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- Distinguishes between theory and practice
- Provides specific statistics and data
- Mentions positive steps taken by ECI
Topper
ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Electoral Process and Women Representation
Inclusionary vs. Exclusionary Tendencies
Women Participation in Electoral System
Writing Stats
260
Total words
8
Paragraphs
17
Bullets
Analytical with data-driven approach
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