Question

Discuss the election process in India starting from the announcement of elections to the declaration of results.

Answer 1

Solution:
The process of conduction of election are

• Announcement of Schedule:
  • The process of elections starts with the announcement of the schedule of elections by the Election Commission of India.​
• Nomination of Candidates:
  • Every political party nominates their candidate who will contest elections using the allotted party symbol.​
  • Candidates not affiliated with any party can also fight elections as ‘Independents.’​
• Security of Nominations:
  • The nomination form filled by candidates is scrutinised by ​the Returning Officer. ​
  • Candidates are also given the choice to withdraw ​their nominations.​
• Campaigning:
  • A time limit of 14 days is given before the date of polling for ​the election campaign.​
  • Political parties organise large public rallies and door-to-door campaigns to win public support.
• Polling of Votes:
  • Government schools and colleges are selected as polling booths.​
  • An indelible ink is marked on the index finger of the voter which acts as a source of identification. ​
• Counting of Votes:
  • ​The counting of votes happens in front of the representatives of all political parties and candidates.​
  • The candidate securing the highest number of votes is declared the winner.