Question Q.2WhyGS2GS2
Why are State Legislative Assemblies involved in the election of the President but excluded from the process of impeachment?
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
Total words
4
Paragraphs
11
Bullets
formal
Tone