Question Q.12GS2GS2
Enumerate the salient features of Representation of People's Act, 1951. In your opinion, what amendments are needed in the Act to further the cause of free and fair elections in light of contemporary challenges.
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With an expenditure of 35 lakh crore, Indian elections in 16th Lok Sabha became the most expensive elections in the World. ADR Features of Representation of Peoples Act 1951 1. Qualification & disqualification procedure for MPs & MLAsincludes disqualified ifstate speeches & polarizationsocial crimes are salifailure to submit election expenditure. 2. Delimitation of constituencies & related rules. 3. Administrative structure of election. 4. Discusses responsibilities for various players. 5. No. of seats and allocation to states. 6. Qualifications for electoral rollRole of money & muscle power in elections Current challenges in electionRs 1400 / voter spentVertical integration of criminalMandi Phenomena Rig CJI said abuse trading was absolutelydisqualifies electionInfluence of technology, digital media & misinformation, targeting, propaganda Rig Cambridge AnalyticaRole of conscience Rig IPAC Reform needed in ECI & RPAS! (1) Need to be updated keeping in
digital media & technology. Rig deepfakes 2) Influence of money power to be seduce throughfour civic electoral fund as suggested by ICY Quereen 3) Disqualification criteria needs to be amendedSC said now can a person stand in elections from all, if one case rate42y, criminals with 5y, convicts in current parliament. 4) Internal reservation for women in political parties to be introducedfor capacity building till new state vinden implemented Elections are the festival of democracy & with 100 crore registered votes & successful electionIndia truly becomes 'mother of Democracy'.
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Elections are the festival of democracy & with 100 crore registered votes & successful election → India truly becomes 'mother of Democracy'.
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Pyramid diagram showing electoral hierarchy: CEO at top, followed by Electoral Officer, Returning Officer, Polling Booth Officer
Topper
Ria Kaur Sethi
AIR 892024
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Elections
Electoral Reforms
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