Question Q2GS2GS2
The electoral process, though inclusionary in theory, has been pointed out for exclusionary noles in practice. Analyse, with special emphasis on role of women in India's representative electoral system.
Main Body
As per Kihoto Hollohan case, free and fair elections are part of basic structure of India.
Inclusionary in theory:
1Universal Adult Franchise under Art 326 of Constitution
2Reservation for SC/ST candidates under Act 330 and 332
3Women inclusive by 33% reservation in some states (Haryana) and in 3rd tier (73rd & 44th CAA)
4Electoral Photo Identity Card by TN Sesham to bring UAF in real spot.
Exclusionary in practice:
1Exclusive representation by only 14% women MPs.
2Rest Pact the Post system benefits majority by wastage of votes.
3Pseudo-representation by 33 brigade BETT Babu Baiwid.
4Voter turnout overall only 67% in 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
5No women reservation at national level (108th CAB).
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Conclusion
Thus need of the hour is substantive representation and SVEEP and other such ECI initiative step in right direction.
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Examiner score
1.2/10Open original scan
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Topper
Harsh Santosh Lodha
AIR 2612025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Elections
Women in Electoral System
Writing Stats
140
Total words
3
Paragraphs
formal
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