Undesirable Tendencies Seen in Elections

Q.

Here are some reports of malpractices in Indian elections. Identify what the problem in each case is. What should be done to correct the situation? a) Following the announcement of elections, the minister promised to provide financial aid to reopen the closed sugar mill. b) Opposition parties alleged that their statements and campaign was not given due attention in Doordarshan and All India Radio. c) An inquiry by the Election Commission showed that electoral rolls of a state contain name of 20 lakh fake voters. d) The hoodlums of a political party were moving with guns, physically preventing supporters of other political parties to meet the voters and attacking meetings of other parties.

Q.

Here are some reports of malpractices in Indian elections. Identify what the problem in each case is. What should be done to correct the situation?

(a) Following the announcement of elections, the minister promised to provide financial aid to reopen the closed sugar mill.

(b) Opposition parties alleged that their statements and campaign was not given due attention in Doordarshan and All India Radio.

(c) An inquiry by the Election Commission showed that electoral rolls of a state contain name of 20 lakh fake voters.

(d) The hoodlums of a political party were moving with guns, physically preventing supporters of other political parties to meet the voters and attacking meetings of other parties.

Q.

write a 10 points on demerits of democracy? (in short)

Q. The election commission does not have a fixed expenditure to ensure fair elections.

1. True
2. False

Q. The Election Commission of India implements which of the following to keep a watchful eye on hate-fuelled campaigning by politicians?

1. Voter's List
2. Model Code of Conduct
3. Reservations
4. Filing Affidavit