State Government Central Government
Which political party/parties is/are
currently in power?
Who (name) is the current
representative from your area?
Which political parties currently
form the Opposition?
When were elections last held?
When will the next elections
be held?
How many women representatives
are there (from your state)?
You have read in Chapter 1 that the Parliamentary form of government that exists in India has three tiers. This includes the Parliament (central government) and the various State Legislatures (state governments). Fill in the following table with information on the various representatives from your area:

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	State Government	Central Government
Which political party/parties is/are currently in power?
Who (name) is the current representative from your area?
Which political parties currently form the Opposition?
When were elections last held?
When will the next elections be held?
How many women representatives are there (from your state)?