PPT on class 11 Election and representation
- 2. Introduction ◦ India is a constitutional democracy with a parliamentary system of government, and at the heart of the system is a commitment to hold regular, free and fair elections. ◦ Elections helps to solve the problem of succession in leadership and thus contributes to the continuation of democracy .
- 4. Commission Of India ◦ In India elections are conducted by an independent and powerful autonomous election commission. ◦ It enjoys the same kind of independence that the judiciary enjoys. ◦ But once appointed the election commission is not answerable to the president of government.
- 6. Steps in an election Campaigning Nomination of candidates Polling Counting
- 7. Nominalisation of candidates ◦ To be a candidate of lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly, the minimum age limit is 25 years. Political parties nominate their candidates who get the party symbol and support. ◦ He/She must be a qualified voter and must be eligible to hold the office . Educational qualification is not needed for any candidate . ◦ He/She must make an oath that they were not engaged in any action to overthrow the government by force or violence and
- 9. Reserved constituency ◦ This is to prevent domination of those with better resources and give a chance to weaker sections of society. ◦ In an SC/ST reserved constituency, only someone from the SC/ST’s can stand for elections.
- 10. Seats for women ◦ No specific law for reservation of seats as yet. ◦ Political parties expected to put up women candidates in reasonable numbers
- 11. Election campaign ◦ At first before the elections the dates of nomination, polling and counting are notified by the election commissioner. ◦ The model code of conduct comes in force from the day the dates are announced. ◦ The code of conduct stipulates that campaigning be stopped 48 hours prior to polling day.
- 13. Terms $ conditions for a campaign ◦ No place of worship can be used for election campaign by any party ◦ Political parties should remain within certain limits while criticizing the opposite party. ◦ During election campaign no government transport, official aircraft , machinery or personnel could be used by political party .
- 15. Time and modes of election campaign ◦ Campaign period of about 13 days or more ◦ Ends 48 hours before polling closes ◦ Parties issue manifestoes ◦ Slogans, Door-to-door campaigning etc. ◦ Posters, meetings, processions etc.
- 16. Voters list ◦ In a democratic election,the list of those persons who are eligible to vote is prepared before elections and displayed to everyone. This list is officially called Voters List. ◦ For every constituency, there is a voters list Article 326 of the Constitution, 1950 stipulate that the minimum age for registration of a voter is 18 years. ◦ A person who is not a citizen of India cannot be registered as a voter.
- 18. Polling of votes ◦ Government schools and colleges are chosen as polling stations. The Collector of each district is in charge of polling. Government employees are employed to many of the polling stations. ◦ Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are being increasingly used instead of ballot boxes to prevent election fraud via booth capturing, which is heavily prevalent in certain parts of India.
- 20. One vote , one value ◦ Change will only be brought when there is a noticeable participation and awareness among people. Your one vote casted can decide our future leader. Your vote is a valuable one ,don’t underestimate the power of one vote. If you demand change, be a part of it.
- 21. Counting of votes and declaration of results ◦ After finishing the job, the Electronic Voting Machines(EVMs) are sealed by the Presiding Officer and all the voting machines are deposited in the headquarter of the constituency. ◦ After two days all votes are counted candidate-wise. The candidates who secure the highest votes from the constituency is declared elected. ◦ In general elections all the counting is done at one time on the same day.
- 23. CHALLANGES FOR FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS ◦ No doubt that in the elections some of the candidates win on the basis of money power, muscle power and rigging. But overall the general election still reflects the people verdict. ◦ In some of the political parties, candidates are contesting elections with a huge criminal record. They push the other willing candidates out of electoral race due to their huge pressure on party. ◦ No political party offers any choice to ordinary citizen. Often they see the background and manpower of the candidate.
- 25. Acknowledgment• I would like to express my special thanks of • gratitude to our teacher Mrs. Aneeta Bhat as well as our • principal Rev. Fr Bhushan SDB who gave us the golden • opportunity to do this wonderful project on the • topic “Election and representation”, which also helped us in doing a lot of Research and I came to know about so many new things • I am really thankful to them. • Secondly I would also like to thank my parents and • friends who helped us a lot in finishing this • project within the limited time. • I am making this project not only for marks but to • also increase my knowledge. • THANKS AGAIN TO ALL WHO HELPED US
- 26. Bibliography • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_India • • Google: Election in India • Ncert books: Political theory Ch.- 3 Election And Representation
- 27. Made by: G.Jibin Anmolpreet Singh Sanskriti Sharma Vansh Gupta