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3. Electoral Politics

Elections are fundamental to democracy, allowing citizens to choose their representatives and shape government policy. This chapter discusses the importance of free and fair elections, the mechanisms that ensure democratic processes, and the specific context of elections in India. It evaluates the strengths and challenges of the electoral system, emphasizing the role of the Election Commission in maintaining electoral integrity.

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  • 3

    Electoral Politics

    This section examines the significance of elections in a democracy, discussing electoral competition, the characteristics of democratic elections, and the electoral process in India.

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  • 3.1

    Why Elections?

    Elections are fundamental to representative democracy, allowing citizens to choose their leaders and participate in governance.

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  • 3.1.1

    Assembly Election In Haryana

    The section describes the dynamics of the 1987 Assembly election in Haryana, emphasizing the electoral process and its impact on governance.

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  • 3.1.2

    Why Do We Need Elections?

    Elections are essential in a democracy as they allow citizens to choose their representatives, ensuring accountability and representation.

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  • 3.1.3

    What Makes An Election Decocratic?

    This section explores the key features that define democratic elections as opposed to non-democratic ones.

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  • 3.1.4

    Is It Good To Have Political Competiton?

    The section discusses the benefits and drawbacks of political competition in democracies, emphasizing that while it can create division, it ultimately serves as a mechanism for accountability and responsiveness in governance.

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  • 3.2

    What Is Our System Of Elections?

    This section explains the electoral system in India, highlighting its democratic principles, the structure of constituencies, and the mechanisms to ensure elections are fair and participatory.

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  • 3.2.1

    Electoral Constituencies

    Electoral constituencies are defined geographical areas where voters elect representatives in democratic elections.

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  • 3.2.2

    Reserved Constituencies

    This section discusses reserved constituencies in India's electoral system, aimed at ensuring representation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in legislative bodies.

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  • 3.2.3

    Voters List

    This section focuses on the importance of the Voters' List in democratic elections, emphasizing the criteria for voting eligibility and the process of maintaining the electoral roll.

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  • 3.2.4

    Nomination Of Candidates

    The section covers the nomination process for candidates in democratic elections, emphasizing the criteria and procedures that individuals must follow to become candidates.

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  • 3.2.5

    Election Campaign

    The election campaign is a critical phase in democracy that involves open discussions and strategies by political parties to win votes from the electorate.

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  • 3.2.6

    Polling And Counting Of Votes

    This section discusses the polling process where voters cast their votes and the subsequent counting of those votes in a democratic election.

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  • 3.3

    What Makes Elections In India Democratic?

    This section examines the key features that ensure elections in India are democratic, highlighting the role of the Election Commission and the importance of free and fair electoral practices.

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  • 3.3.1

    Independent Election Commission

    The Independent Election Commission plays a vital role in ensuring free and fair elections in India, operating autonomously from the government and political influence.

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  • 3.3.2

    Popular Participation

    This section explores the significance of elections within a democracy, emphasizing the need for popular participation in selecting representatives.

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  • 3.3.3

    Acceptance Of Election Outcome

    In this section, the acceptance of election outcomes is examined, highlighting how fair electoral processes contribute to the legitimacy of democracy.

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  • 3.3.4

    Challenges To Free And Fair Elections

    This section discusses the various challenges faced by electoral processes in ensuring free and democratic elections in India.

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