Question Q2Analyse with special emphasisGS2GS2
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 opportunities to all adults above 18 to become MLA/MP.
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Main Body
Inclusionary Theory:
Art 3-17: Universal Suffrage
Reservation for SC/ST
M343: Reservation for women in 3rd tier.
Exclusionary Tendencies in Practice:
1Women:
108% Amendment BPC of women barred in MLA/MP.
Only 14% Women in LS compared to 2IX average of 2/3.
Women at 2nd tier more (many) candidates. (Woman IAS Cuttgrath Pali prevalent.
Women not assured prominent role in cadre at all political parties.
2Current Central Government has no Muslim Cabinet Minister - Very less MPs from Islam background.
3Remote Voting right to migrants (AS:3GC) not provided resulting in poor participation.
2Voting right to NRIs also not provided in India, excluding their voice in vote of government.
Positive steps to Inclusion:
178 Women AD in 17th Lok Sabha highest-ever.
2Sri Haryana First Tribal Female President of India.
319.51 Lakh Women Leaders across all Panchayats.
4Postal Ballot Voting, Proxy voting allowed by ECI.
Future step needed:
1Women Reservation Bill to be passed by Parliament with Political will.
2Enforce National Democracy in Political Parties.
3Female Voting, NRI Voting, Migrant.
An inclusive electoral process is key to 'u Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'.
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Conclusion
An inclusive electoral process is key to 'u Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'.
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Examiner score
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Topper
ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY
AIR 1542025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Elections
Electoral Representation and Women
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