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Gudelli SrujanaAIR 55· 2024

Question Q2GS2GS2

Analyse how Section 8A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 preserves the integrity of the electoral process in India. (Answer in 150 words)

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Main Body

Section 8A of the RPA 1951 provides a check on the corrupt practices of the candidates.

Significance of section 8A of RPA 1951:

(1) It provides the rules for the candidates to disclose their criminal antecedents.
(2) Also the assets of the candidates should be made public.
(3) The candidates should not engage in discriminating others on basis of caste, language, etc
(4) Also should not resort to corruption practices.
(5) A candidate shall be held liable for use of hate speech.
(6) It promoted the morality of free and fair elections among candidates.

It is the role of Election Commission of India to hold the candidates accountable with due implementation of technological advancements.

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Topper

Gudelli Srujana

AIR 552024

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act

Corrupt Practices

Corrupt Practices

Writing Stats

120

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3

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analytical

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