What are the rights of voters in India?
What are the rights of voters in India?
Below are some of the rights of voters as granted and safeguarded by the Indian Constitution. Right to Know: All voters have the right to know about the candidates who are contesting for the elections. This right has been granted to voters under Section 19 of the Indian Constitution.
How are members of State Legislative Assembly elected in India?
Members of State Legislative Assembly, are elected directly by voting, from a set of candidates who stands in their respective constituencies. Every adult citizen of India can vote only in their constituency.
How are members of the Lok Sabha elected?
Members of Lok Sabha (House of the People) or the lower house of India’s Parliament are elected by being voted upon by all adult citizens of India, from a set of candidates who stand in their respective constituencies. Every adult citizen of India can vote only in their constituency.
What is the electoral system in India?
In India, there is universal suffrage. Results of elections are determined by first-past-the-post electoral system. Elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India. The Prime Minister of India is elected by members of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament.
What is Article 326 of the Indian Constitution?
In the Indian Constitution, Article 326 is embodied with the procedure of electing the members of ‘House of the People and the Legislative Assemblies’ on the basis of adult suffrage.
What is special assistance to infirm and illiterate voters?
Special Assistance to Infirm and Illiterate Voters: As per the guidelines of the Election Code, voters who are unable to cast their votes due to physical disability or other such infirmity and can’t cast their vote through postal ballot, can take the assistance of an electoral officer, who will record their vote.
How 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India has an impact?
How the 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India has an impact on the eligibility criteria of Voting Rights. Earlier the minimum voting age was fixed by the Government was 21 which by the 61st Amendment was ratified and amended as 18 will be the minimum age to have a voting right in India to elect members of Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies.
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