Question

Briefly describe five different stages of an election in india

Answer 1

1.Preparation of voter 's list In a democratic election, the list of those who are eligible to vote is prepared much before the election and given to everyone.this list is officially called the Electoral Roll and is commonly known as the Voter 's list .2. Nomination of candidates  The only difference is that in order to be a candidate the minimum age is 25 while it is only 18 years for being a voter. Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a 'nomination form ' and give some money as 'security deposit '

3.  Election Campaign

 It is necessary to have a free and fare and open discussion about who is a better representative ,which party will make a better govt. or what is a good policy. This is what happens during the election campaign.

4.   Polling and counting of votes

 The final stage of an election is the day when the voter 's cast or "poll" their vote. Every person whose name is on the voters list can go to a nearby "polling booth"  situated usually in a  local school or a govt. office.

Answer 2

1) Fixing of dates : The election commission of India fixes and announces the date of the general election depending on the tentative declaration by the rulling party . The election commission consults with the president of India.


2) Selections of Candidates : The various political party and political alliances declare suitable candidates for various candidates.


3) Nomination : The candidates under some political parties or independent parties register their name before the election commission of India to contest elections from a particular seats, by depositing some money called the security deposit.


4) Verification of Nomination : During verification period, all the information that the candidates provides is verified. If any information found to be wrong, the registration is cancelled. There is also a provision for withdrawal of names. A particular day is prescribed to the candidates for getting thier security deposit refunded.


5) Election campaign : There are 3 types of campaign Door to door campaign , Street campaign, campaign through banners and posters. During the campaign, the parties and the candidates publish election manifestos. Election manifestos is a book containing the programmers and the policies of that particular party.