Tag: polity

  • Functions of NITI Aayog

    I’ve prepared this article with excepts from the official press release of Niti Aayog. As a dedicated Think Tank of the Government, Niti Aayog will carry out the ‘directional’ role, strategically charting the future of the nation. Functions of Niti Aayog as envisioned by the institution are : – 1. Cooperative and Competitive Federalism Primary platform for operationalizing…

  • NRIs to get voting rights : A complete analysis of the issue

    What has the Supreme Court said? The Supreme Court told the Centre that it should within eight weeks amend necessary laws to  allow NRIs to vote in Indian elections. Union government informed the Supreme Court that it has accepted Election Commission’s recommendation to allow NRIs to vote from overseas through e-postal ballots or proxy voting. How did…