Bye-Elections in India – What, Why, When and How are they conducted?
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The ongoing Assembly polls in India have made elections the burning subject of discussion in the past few weeks. States such as Punjab and Uttar Pradesh are having Assembly elections whereas in some States by-polls are being held e.g., Majuli seat in Assam. This brings to notice the types of elections that are conducted in India. While General elections and Assembly elections are well-known, there is comparatively lesser awareness among people regarding by-polls. Thus, here we are going to discuss what are by-polls, why are they conducted and their various aspects with reference to India.
What are bye-elections?
- ‘Election’ simply refers to the act of choosing someone for an official job, in a formal and organised manner, usually done by way of voting.
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