Highlight the shortcomings in the Representation of People's Act. Also, recommend corrective measures to make it more effective.

Representation of People's Act 1950, 1951 were enacted under article 102 of Indian constitution to streamline election process. They provide for various provision related to election process. RPA1950 - Seat allocation to states, Preparation of electoral poll, Qualifications of candidate and voters. These acts have played significant role yet be certain shortcomings as - Limited postal ballot provision - which denies legal no. of people from participating in election an - migrant workers, NRI. No separate provision against use of religious sentiments in election. Like no separate provision to check use of armed forces in

provision to check use of armed forces in pursuing votes in recent elections - save use of armed forces in salute practices - as increasing role of money as muscle power. ADR - 43/. of MPS in 18th LS have criminal cases. 3) Not in tune with evolving challenge - as use of social media in AI tools for voter targeting in-Cambridge Analytica care. 4) False disclosure of assets by candidate. 5) Not allowing industrials to participate in voting thus denying them of right to vote. To make these basis ready for present needs certain corrective measures are needed. 1) Separate section to be included to prevent use religious sentiments or sentiments associated with armed forces getting used. 2) Postal ballot expanded to migrant workers. (An- This election ECI expanded it to there were BOVS). 3) E-voting - this idea on be also listed on pilot basis then amplified accordingly.