Mains Answer Writing - 13 Jun, 2026

GS2

Indian Polity

15 marks

Discuss the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the disqualification of Members of Parliament in India. How do these provisions help maintain the integrity of the electoral process?

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✅ Start with the legal framework
Mention Article 102 of the Constitution and the Representation of the People Act, 1951 as the basis of parliamentary disqualification.
✅ Categorize the grounds
Briefly classify grounds into criminal convictions, corrupt practices, office of profit, government contracts, and election-related violations.
✅ Conclude with democratic significance
Link these provisions to free and fair elections, accountability, transparency, and maintaining public trust in Parliament.
Structure: Introduction (2-3 lines) → Grounds for Disqualification (Body) → Importance for Electoral Integrity (Conclusion).

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