Question Q.12GS2GS2

Highlight the shortcomings in the Representation of People's Act. Also, recommend corrective measures to make it more effective.

Introduction

Representation of people's act, 1950 gave basic structure to the guardian: from system electing elections and RoP 1951 spelt out detailed provisions over conduct of elections in the country.

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Main Body

Representation of people's act, 1950 gave basic structure to the guardian: from system electing elections and RoP 1951 spelt out detailed provisions over conduct of elections in the country.

Shortcomings in representation of people's act:

1Failure to reduce criminalization of politics:

eg: 49% of MPs have criminal antecedents

2Effect of money & muscle power in politics is still unabated.

3Jjmee like crony capitalism cannot be addressed.

ex: Electoral bonds is showdown by supreme court

4Issue of political freebies is unaddressed, siting at little center and stater.

5Rising instance of heterosexe in political meetings impute of provision in RoP act

ex: section jar deals with corrupt practices

6Limitations in provisions of election spending

ex: Candidate has limitations in spending while party cannot.

donations below 2000 — unaccounted and not submitted under sec 29g (audit accounts)

7Jam conviction role of representative impile of provisions like sec 4 of representation of people's act

8Fail to address basic issues like dyestions, Vote-bank politics etc.

Measure to strengthen RoP act:

1Limitation on party spending by necessary provision ex: State spending of elections can be thought.

2State audit of accounts of parties under sec 29 of RoP act.

3Provision to deal with hate speech should be incorporated.

4Enforce internal party democracy through provision in RoP at: Model code of conduct

5Faster clearance of pending cases by courts

eg: setup special fast track courts for cases under RoP act

RoP act, which is crucial for ensuring free and fair elections. should be dificantly strengthened for achieving the same.

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Conclusion

RoP act, which is crucial for ensuring free and fair elections. should be dificantly strengthened for achieving the same.

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Comprehensive enumeration of shortcomings
Specific data provided (49% criminal MPs)
Multiple dimensions covered
Referenced specific sections of RoPA
Systematic recommendations for reform
Referenced specific provisions
Practical solutions suggested

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Topper

BANNA VENKATESH

AIR 152024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act

Electoral Reforms

RoPA Shortcomings and Reforms

Writing Stats

312

Total words

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formal and analytical

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