Representation of the People's Act

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Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Representation of the People's Act

EC announces schedule for Phase 3 of SIR in 16 states, 3 UTs; process begins on May 30, Pg6

Election Commission announces Phase 3 of Special Summary Revision (SIR) in 16 states, 3 UTs starting May 30.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Representation of the People's Act

15 May, 2026

EC announces schedule for Phase 3 of SIR in 16 states, 3 UTs; process begins on May 30, Pg6

Election Commission announces Phase 3 of Special Summary Revision (SIR) in 16 states, 3 UTs starting May 30.

15 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Representation of the People's Act

EC likely to announce next phase of SIR for remaining states, UTs soon, Pg6

Election Commission to launch Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in remaining states/UTs, moving away from annual Special Summary Revisions (SSRs).

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Representation of the People's Act

14 May, 2026

EC likely to announce next phase of SIR for remaining states, UTs soon, Pg6

Election Commission to launch Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in remaining states/UTs, moving away from annual Special Summary Revisions (SSRs).

14 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

When women enter the legislature, the agenda changes, Pg10

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: A renewed push for 33% reservation for women in legislatures to correct democratic imbalance.

Women and Women's Organizations Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

12 May, 2026

When women enter the legislature, the agenda changes, Pg10

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: A renewed push for 33% reservation for women in legislatures to correct democratic imbalance.

12 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

When does a CM cease to hold office?, Pg8

Analyzing Governor's power to remove CM, floor tests, and Assembly tenure amidst West Bengal election dispute.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

7 May, 2026

When does a CM cease to hold office?, Pg8

Analyzing Governor's power to remove CM, floor tests, and Assembly tenure amidst West Bengal election dispute.

7 May, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Did the PM’s broadcast violate MCC?, Pg10

PM's broadcast under scrutiny: Did it violate Model Code of Conduct guidelines during elections, raising questions on impartiality?

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

5 May, 2026

Did the PM’s broadcast violate MCC?, Pg10

PM's broadcast under scrutiny: Did it violate Model Code of Conduct guidelines during elections, raising questions on impartiality?

5 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

Electoral roll purges raise constitutional questions, Pg6

ECI's voter roll purges using 'logical discrepancies' raise constitutional questions regarding citizenship verification and electoral integrity, impacting lakhs of voters.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

28 Apr, 2026

Electoral roll purges raise constitutional questions, Pg6

ECI's voter roll purges using 'logical discrepancies' raise constitutional questions regarding citizenship verification and electoral integrity, impacting lakhs of voters.

28 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

The eligibility threshold: How right to vote affects right to contest, Pg16

Supreme Court clarifies contesting elections is statutory right, emphasizing voter roll eligibility amidst deletion controversies in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

15 Apr, 2026

The eligibility threshold: How right to vote affects right to contest, Pg16

Supreme Court clarifies contesting elections is statutory right, emphasizing voter roll eligibility amidst deletion controversies in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.

15 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

Onus on SC to protect faith in democracy, Pg7

Article raises concerns over ECI's voter deletion process in West Bengal, questioning its impact on electoral democracy and citizens' rights.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

14 Apr, 2026

Onus on SC to protect faith in democracy, Pg7

Article raises concerns over ECI's voter deletion process in West Bengal, questioning its impact on electoral democracy and citizens' rights.

14 Apr, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Have elections in India become plutocratic?, Pg9

Experts debate the increasing influence of money in Indian elections, questioning fairness, transparency, and potential reforms after electoral bond scheme.

Representation of the People's Act Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

10 Apr, 2026

Have elections in India become plutocratic?, Pg9

Experts debate the increasing influence of money in Indian elections, questioning fairness, transparency, and potential reforms after electoral bond scheme.

10 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act E Governance

SC denies Bengal’s plea to delay locking of poll rolls, Pg1

Supreme Court denies Bengal's plea to delay freezing electoral rolls; orders NIA probe into Malda incident during voter verification.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act E Governance

7 Apr, 2026

SC denies Bengal’s plea to delay locking of poll rolls, Pg1

Supreme Court denies Bengal's plea to delay freezing electoral rolls; orders NIA probe into Malda incident during voter verification.

7 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

All States will benefit from proposed delimitation: PM, Pg1

PM Modi assures no Lok Sabha seat loss for states with stabilised populations, proposes increasing House size with women's reservation before 2029.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

5 Apr, 2026

All States will benefit from proposed delimitation: PM, Pg1

PM Modi assures no Lok Sabha seat loss for states with stabilised populations, proposes increasing House size with women's reservation before 2029.

5 Apr, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

ECI transfer controversy, top court’s clarifications, Pg8

Debate erupts over ECI's authority to transfer State officials, raising questions on constitutional powers and federal balance.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

3 Apr, 2026

ECI transfer controversy, top court’s clarifications, Pg8

Debate erupts over ECI's authority to transfer State officials, raising questions on constitutional powers and federal balance.

3 Apr, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values

The continued pursuit of the perfect election, Pg6

Election Commission tackles '4M' challenges: Money, muscle, misinformation, MCC violations, ensuring fair polls across states and UTs.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values

31 Mar, 2026

The continued pursuit of the perfect election, Pg6

Election Commission tackles '4M' challenges: Money, muscle, misinformation, MCC violations, ensuring fair polls across states and UTs.

31 Mar, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Vulnerable Sections

Over 2.37 lakh electors to vote from home: EC, Pg7

EC facilitates home voting for 2.37 lakh elderly and PwD electors in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry before April 9 polls.

Representation of the People's Act Vulnerable Sections

31 Mar, 2026

Over 2.37 lakh electors to vote from home: EC, Pg7

EC facilitates home voting for 2.37 lakh elderly and PwD electors in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry before April 9 polls.

31 Mar, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Representation of the People's Act

Is compulsory voting feasible in the Indian context?, Pg8

Supreme Court debates mandatory voting feasibility amidst concerns over constitutional rights and practical implementation challenges in India's diverse electorate.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Representation of the People's Act

23 Mar, 2026

Is compulsory voting feasible in the Indian context?, Pg8

Supreme Court debates mandatory voting feasibility amidst concerns over constitutional rights and practical implementation challenges in India's diverse electorate.

23 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Ensure no genuine voter is struck off electoral rolls: parliamentary panel to EC, Pg7

Parliamentary panel directs Election Commission to protect genuine voters during electoral roll revisions, ensuring fair and inclusive process.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

22 Mar, 2026

Ensure no genuine voter is struck off electoral rolls: parliamentary panel to EC, Pg7

Parliamentary panel directs Election Commission to protect genuine voters during electoral roll revisions, ensuring fair and inclusive process.

22 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act

Women’s political participation in India, Pg10

Despite increased voter turnout, women's political representation lags, highlighting persistent structural and social barriers to equal participation in India.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act

13 Mar, 2026

Women’s political participation in India, Pg10

Despite increased voter turnout, women's political representation lags, highlighting persistent structural and social barriers to equal participation in India.

13 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act