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ADITYA PATHAKAIR 189· 2025

Question Q.2WhyGS2GS2

Why are State Legislative Assemblies involved in the election of the President but excluded from the process of impeachment?

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Introduction

President - the Executive Head of State of the Union of India

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Main Body

President - the Executive Head of State of the Union of India (Centre & States)

electoral college of Presidential Selection

elected MPs of LS/PS
elected MLAs of SLAs

Involvement of SLAs:

in line with Federal Structure of Indian Polity
to give representation to people atte state level - although indirectly
to broaden the electoral college
to prevent regionalism in the election of HoS
to ensure representation regardless of geographical proximity / isolation from the political Capital -> Unity & Integrity of India

Exclusion from Impeachment:

a quasi-judicial process - requires investigation & trial in a house
to simplify the procedure & impart Certainty to find decision
SLAs may delay the process
to prevent politicalisation of the process
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Conclusion

SLAs may delay the process and could prevent politicalisation of the impeachment process.

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Topper

ADITYA PATHAK

AIR 1892025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federalism

Presidential Election and State Participation

Writing Stats

153

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