Synopsis: Recently, the Election Commission of India held a discussion. It was in the light of the many questions and doubts being raised regarding the model Code of Conduct and powers of ECI under Article 324. Background The Model code of conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines that ECI issues. The political parties, candidates,… Continue reading Issues Associated with Election Commission of India
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IEVP or International Virtual Election Visitors Programme (IVEP) 2021
What is the News? The Election Commission of India hosted the International Virtual Election Visitors Programme(IEVP) 2021. About International Virtual Election Visitors Programme (IEVP) 2021: The Election Commission of India(ECI) organized IEVP 2021. Attended by: Election Management Bodies(EMBs)/ Organisations from 26 countries and three International Organisations attended it. Focus of the programme: The programme aims… Continue reading IEVP or International Virtual Election Visitors Programme (IVEP) 2021
Supreme Court Allows Sale of “Electoral Bonds”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case?3 What did the Supreme Court say?4 What were the arguments against the Electoral Bonds? What is the News? The Supreme Court has refused to stay the sale of electoral bonds prior to the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. What was the case? An… Continue reading Supreme Court Allows Sale of “Electoral Bonds”
Why Electoral Bond Scheme should be declared unconstitutional?
Synopsis: The electoral bonds scheme violates the core principles of the Indian Constitution. It must be declared unconstitutional by the courts. Background The Electoral Bond Scheme was notified by the Government of India in 2018. For the last three years, electoral bonds have been the dominant method of political party funding in India. It allows… Continue reading Why Electoral Bond Scheme should be declared unconstitutional?
“Postal ballot” extended to certain people in Tamil Nadu
What is the News? For the first time in India, the Election Commission of India has allowed the casting of postal votes for a certain section of Peoples. In the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the ECI allowed elderly voters aged over 80, the differently-abled, and persons tested positive for COVID-19 to cast a vote… Continue reading “Postal ballot” extended to certain people in Tamil Nadu
Remote Voting Facility in India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Current Scenario3 About Remote Voting Facility (RVF):4 Blockchain Technology:5 Probable working of Remote Voting Facility6 Significance of Remote Voting Facility (RVF)7 Challenges with Remote Voting Facility8 Suggestions to improve Remote Voting Facility9 Conclusion Introduction The Chief Election Commissioner has proposed to include the ‘remote voting facility’ in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This… Continue reading Remote Voting Facility in India – Explained, Pointwise
Madras High Court on Use of Public Funds for Campaigns
What is the News? The Madras High Court has asked the ECI (Election Commission of India) to ensure that public funds are not for campaign purposes. What was the case before the Madras High Court? A political party filed the PIL in the Madras High Court. It seeks a direction to ECI to prohibit ministers,… Continue reading Madras High Court on Use of Public Funds for Campaigns
The Issue of Public trust on ECI |Election Commission
Synopsis: The public trust gained by the ECI (Election Commission of India) over the years is reducing. It is due to an increasing doubt over the fairness of the polls. Background Recently, the Citizens’ Commission on Elections (CCE), released the second part of its report “An Inquiry into India’s Election System. The retired Supreme Court… Continue reading The Issue of Public trust on ECI |Election Commission
Electoral Bond and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About the recent case3 What are Electoral Bonds?3.1 Eligibility criteria for receiving and donating funds4 Functioning of the Electoral Bond Scheme5 Need for Electoral Bonds6 Challenges with Electoral Bonds7 Suggestions to improve the political funding Introduction Recently the Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea to stay the fresh sale of Electoral Bonds.… Continue reading Electoral Bond and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise
SC agreed to hear the issue of “electoral bonds”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Electoral Bonds?2.1 Key Features of Electoral Bonds:3 Arguments against Electoral Bonds: What is the News? The Supreme Court agrees to hear a plea on staying the fresh sale of Electoral Bonds. The hearing of the case has been set before the upcoming state assembly elections. It is important… Continue reading SC agreed to hear the issue of “electoral bonds”
