Question Q.2AnalyseGS2GS2
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. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
India is said to have free, fair electoral process with universal suffrage and equal opportunities to all adults above 25 to become MLA/MP.
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Main Body
Inclusion in Theory:
Art 111: Universal Suffrage
Reservation for SC/ST
Art 243: Reservation for Women in 3rd tier.
Exclusionary Tendencies in Practice:
1Women
108th Amendment Bill of women reservation in MLA/MP election still pending in Parliament.
Only 14% women in LS compared to 21% Average of world
Women at 3rd tier mostly proxy candidates. Phenomenon of 'Sarpanch Pati' prevalent.
Women not accorded prominent role in cadre leadership of all political parties.
2Current Central government has no Muslim Cabinet Minister - Very less MPs from Islam Background.
3Remote voting right to migrants (95.36 Cr) not provided resulting in poor participation.
4Voting right to NRI also not provided in India excluding their voice in vote of government.
Positive Steps to Include:
178 Women MP in 17th Lok Sabha highest ever.
2Smt Murmu First Tribal Female President of India.
314.51 lakh Women leaders across all panchayats.
4Postal Ballot Voting/Proxy voting allowed by ECI.
Further steps needed:
1Women Reservation Bill to be passed by Parliament.
2Increase Intraparty Democracy in Political parties.
3Remote Voting/NRI voting measure.
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Conclusion
An inclusive electoral process is key to "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas"
11 words
- Constitutional references
- Clear categorization
- Good balance of positives and reforms needed
- Relevant statistics
Topper
ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY
2023
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Women's Representation in Electoral System
Inclusion and Exclusion in Electoral Process
Writing Stats
223
Total words
4
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