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This section discusses the significance of elections in a representative democracy, illustrated by the 1987 Assembly election in Haryana. It highlights the shift in power from the ruling Congress party to the Lok Dal and what this transition meant for governance, particularly focusing on Devi Lal's election promises and their outcomes.
In a democratic framework, elections facilitate the transfer of power and allow citizens to choose their representatives. The Haryana Assembly election of 1987 serves as an illustrative case study. The incumbent Congress party faced dissatisfaction among voters, leading to a historic victory for the Lok Dal, which promised significant policy changes, including loan waivers for farmers. Upon achieving a majority, Devi Lal became Chief Minister and immediately executed his promises, highlighting the direct relationship between electoral outcomes and governance. This section further invites students to critically assess electoral promises and the adequacy of politicians in fulfilling them.
Elections are a mechanism for governance.
Political parties and candidates seek public support to implement policies.
Fulfillment of election promises is crucial for political credibility.
In '87 Haryana chose, Lok Dal rose, with Devi's prose.
Once in a land where farmers struggled under debt, Devi Lal promised relief and had the people's bet.
D.E.V.I: D - Democracy, E - Elections, V - Voters, I - Impact - represents the roots of electoral outcomes.
In the 1987 Assembly elections, voters shifted their support from the Congress to Lok Dal due to dissatisfaction with previous policies.
Devi Lal's promise to waive farmer loans influenced his electoral success.
Term: Elections
Definition: Formal process in which citizens select representatives to govern on their behalf.
Formal process in which citizens select representatives to govern on their behalf.
Term: Lok Dal
Definition: A political party led by Devi Lal, formed to oppose the Congress party in Haryana.
A political party led by Devi Lal, formed to oppose the Congress party in Haryana.
Term: Constituency
Definition: A geographic area in which voters elect a representative.
A geographic area in which voters elect a representative.
Term: Majority
Definition: The condition of having more than half of the total votes.
The condition of having more than half of the total votes.