India's government is based on Federalism. Elected officials are appointed at federal, state and local levels. In India, there is universal suffrage. Results of elections are determined by first-past-the-post electoral system. Elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India. The elections in India is regarded as the festival in Indian Democracy.
Recent Developments Simultaneous Elections to Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha There have been demands from various quarters regarding the conduct of elections to Lok Sabha and Legislative assemblies together. Recently Election Commission said that it is logistically ready to conduct simultaneous election by September 2018. Positives
Negatives
EC Directives on Model Code of Conduct
EC Defines Paid News
Proxy Voting allowed
NOTA in Rajya Sabha Polls Scrapped
Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha
Accessible Elections
National Voters Day 2018
Political Parties Exempted from Scrutiny on Foreign Funds
Additional Disclosure Norm for Contesting Elections
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The Representation of the People Act, 1950 specifies the provisions for the allocation of seats in, and the delimitation of constituencies for the purpose of election to the House of the People and the Legislature of States, the qualifications of voters at such elections, the preparation of electoral rolls, the manner of filling seats in the Council of States to be filled by representatives of Union territories and matters connected therewith.
Some Salient Points of the Act
(a) House of People
Officers
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(b) Electoral Roll
(c) Miscellaneous