Understanding Franchise

This section defines the concept of franchise as the right to vote and explores its significance in a democratic society.

What Is Franchise?

Franchise is the right granted to individuals to vote in elections, serving as a fundamental aspect of democracy.

Historical Evolution Of Franchise

The historical evolution of franchise illustrates the gradual expansion of voting rights from limited access to universal suffrage for all adults.

The Evolution Of Voting Rights

This section examines the historical development of voting rights, highlighting significant movements towards democratization and the expansion of the franchise.

The Struggle For Women’s Suffrage

This section outlines the historical struggle for women's suffrage, highlighting the efforts of suffragists in various countries to secure voting rights for women.

Franchise In India

This section explores the framework of franchise in India, detailing the constitutional right to vote, eligibility criteria, and limitations on voting rights.

The Constitutional Framework For Franchise

The section covers the constitutional provisions ensuring the right to vote in India, emphasizing universal adult suffrage and the role of the Election Commission.

Eligibility For Franchise In India

Eligibility for franchise in India includes criteria such as age, citizenship, residency, and registration.

Limitations On Franchise In India

This section discusses the limitations imposed on the right to vote in India, despite the principle of universal suffrage.

Special Provisions For Certain Groups

This section outlines the special provisions made by the Indian government to ensure the political participation of marginalized groups, particularly Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

Franchise Around The World

This section discusses the variations in voting rights and practices across different countries, highlighting key developments in the evolution of franchise globally.

The Global Picture

This section reviews the global landscape of franchise laws and practices, highlighting the variations in voting eligibility and historical contexts across different countries.

Age Of Voting

This section discusses the varying legal voting ages across different countries, highlighting the most common age and exceptions.

Challenges To Franchise

This section discusses the various challenges faced by democracies in ensuring accessible voting rights for all citizens.

Voter Apathy

Voter apathy refers to the disengagement of eligible voters who choose not to participate in elections, often due to disillusionment or barriers.

Discrimination And Exclusion

This section discusses the ongoing issues of discrimination and exclusion that prevent certain groups from exercising their right to vote.

Technological Barriers

Technological barriers in the context of voting refer to the challenges posed by digital advancements while also highlighting opportunities such as online voting.

Franchise

This section discusses the concept of franchise, exploring the evolution of voting rights, eligibility criteria, limitations, and the context of franchise in India and globally.