Question

What are the stages of the election process?

Answer 1

Instructions: Elaborate the step by step process of election from formation ofconstituencies to declaration of results.

Solution:
The stages of the election process are:

1. Demarcation of the constituencies- The division of these constituencies is done on the basis of population, meaning every constituency has an approximately equal number of voters.
2. Declaration of date of Election- The Chief Election Commissioner prepares the time schedule for the election of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies
3. Nomination form- The nomination form contains details relating to the contesting candidates.
4. Withdrawal- If a candidate wants to withdraw their name, they have to do it within two days after the last date of submitting the nomination form.
5. Election Campaign- political parties are given less than 20 days for the election campaign.
6. Closure of Canvassing- closing all campaign and publicity related activities 48 hours before the actual voting.
7. Polling of votes- On the polling day, voters go into the polling booth to exercise their right to vote through secret ballots.
8. Counting of Votes- On a date fixed by the election commission, under the supervision of the returning officer, the counting of votes starts
9. Declaration of Results- After the counting process is over, the candidate who gets the highest number of valid votes is declared elected (winner).