When will the current term of Maharashtra state legislative assembly end?
When will the current term of Maharashtra state legislative assembly end?
The term of the current 13th Legislative Assembly is to end on November 9, 2019 as the first meeting of the new house was held on November 10, 2014. Following the 2009 Maharashtra State Assembly election, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)— Indian National Congress (INC) alliance won a majority and formed the government.
When did the term of the 15th Lok Sabha expire?
The previous election, to the 15th Lok Sabha, was conducted in April–May 2009, and its term would have naturally expired on 31 May 2014. The election to the 16th Lok Sabha was organised and conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and was held in multiple phases, to better handle the large electoral base and security concerns.
What is the tenure of the Legislative Assembly in India?
The Legislative Assembly has a tenure of five years, at most, and it may be dissolved before time in case the government falls for lack of majority, and nobody else can cobble up a majority. The Assembly has a strength of 288 seats, each seat being a geographical constituency.
How is the Upper House of the Indian Parliament elected?
The upper house, known as the Legislative Council (“Vidhan Parishad” in Marathi) is elected indirectly by several specially designated electorates. The Legislative Assembly has a tenure of five years, at most, and it may be dissolved before time in case the government falls for lack of majority, and nobody else can cobble up a majority.
What is the difference between lower house and upper house in Maharashtra?
The lower house, known as the Legislative Assembly (“Vidhan Sabha” in Marathi ), is directly elected by the people and is the more powerful of the two houses. The upper house, known as the Legislative Council (“Vidhan Parishad” in Marathi) is elected indirectly by several specially designated electorates.
