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Electoral Process in India takes at least a month
for state assembly elections with the duration
India is
a constitutional
democracy
with a parliamentary
increasing
further
for the General
Elections.
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hold regular,
free and and
fair elections.
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happens
the elections
is vital for
the
elections
determine
the composition
theIndian
government, the
conduct
of elections
in India.ofThe
membership
of the two
of parliament,
state and
Constitution
setshouses
the eligibility
of an the
individual
unionfor
territory
legislative
assemblies,
and
the Presidency
voting.
Any person
who is a
citizen
of India and
vice-presidency.
and above 18 years of age is eligible to enroll as a
voter in the electoral rolls. It is the
responsibility of the eligible voters to enroll
their names. Normally, voter registrations are
allowed latest one week prior to the last date for
nomination of candidates.
INTRODUCTION ABOUT
ELECTORAL PROCESS IN U.K
There are six types of elections in the United
Kingdom: United Kingdom general elections,
elections to devolved parliaments and assemblies,
elections to the European Parliament, local
elections, mayoral elections and Police and Crime
Commissioner elections. Elections are held on
Introduction of elections in u.k Elections are held on
Election Day, which is conventionally a Thursday.
Election Day, which is conventionally a Thursday. General
General elections have fixed dates, and must be
elections have fixed dates, and must be called within five years
called within five years of the opening of
of the opening of parliament following the last election. Other
parliament following the last election. Other
elections are held on fixed date
elections are held on fixed dates, though in the case
of the devolved assemblies and parliaments early
elections can occur in certain situations. Any
person who is a citizen of u.k. and above 18 years of
age is eligible to enroll as a voter in the electoral roll
1.Preparation of voter 's list
In a democratic election, the list of those who are eligible to
vote is prepared much before the election and given to
everyone. this list is officially called the Electoral Roll and is
commonly known as the Voter 's list.
2. Nomination of candidates
The only difference is that in order to be a candidate the
minimum age is 25 while it is only 18 years for being a voter.
Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a
'nomination form ' and give some money as 'security deposit
'
3. Election Campaign
It is necessary to have a free and fare and open discussion
about who is a better representative ,which party will make
a better govt. or what is a good policy. This is what happens
during the election campaign.
4. Polling and counting of votes
The final stage of an election is the day when the voter 's cast
or "poll" their vote. Every person whose name is on the
voters list can go to a nearby "polling booth" situated
usually in a local school or a govt. office.
Candidate makes the decision to run
for office and declares his/her
candidacy.
Candidates begin campaigning to
win delegates from each state
States conduct primary elections /
caucuses to award delegates
National political parties meet for
conventions to select their nominees
for prime minister and deputy prime
minister
the new prime minister
And deputy prime
minister are
inaugurated
The general election takes places on
the first Tuesday in November and
voters cast their ballots for their
Following the general election, the
candidate of choice
Electoral College casts votes for
Prime minister
Who Can Register Vote
In U.K?
1.) Person above 18 or 18 is
only eligible to register
vote.
2.) A British, Irish, EU
or qualifying
Commonwealth citizen
……….
The paper on which the name of the candidates and
their party symbol or symbol allotted to each of
the candidate is printed is called Ballot
paper. These ballot papers are used for casting
vote in elections.
With the advancement of technology voting also went on electronic path.
Since 1998, the Commission has directed the use of Electronic
Voting Machines instead of ballot boxes keeping in view to minimize
the use of paper. EVMs are more user-friendly. Even illiterates can use
(operate) them easily.