Elections & Democracy
Multi-member Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body established in 1950, responsible for conducting and regulating elections throughout India. A significant change occurred…
Indelible Ink for Lok Sabha 2024 Polls
The indelible ink used in the Lok Sabha 2024 polls is supplied by Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd (MPVL), the sole supplier for such ink…
Tamil Nadu Assembly Opposes Delimitation and Simultaneous Polls
The Tamil Nadu Assembly, led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, recently passed resolutions opposing two significant electoral reform proposals by the Central Government of India.…
Electoral Bonds Scheme
The Supreme Court of India, led by a five-judge Constitution bench including Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, recently declared the Electoral Bonds Scheme unconstitutional. Initiated on…
SC Concern Over ED-States Disputes
The Supreme Court of India recently raised concerns about the escalating disputes between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and various state governments. These disputes stem from…
ECI Stricter Norms For RUPPs
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced stricter norms for the allotment of symbols to Registered Unrecognized Political Parties (RUPPs), particularly in the context…
VVPAT
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) is a system used in Indian elections to enhance the transparency and reliability of the voting process. Introduced in…
Election Commission Guidelines for PwDs
The Election Commission of India’s guidelines for ensuring the equal participation of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the electoral process focus on promoting respectful and…