Question

Explain the election procedure​

Answer 1

The election in India is comprised of various stages:

(i) Electoral Constituencies:

First of all, the whole country is divided into different areas for purposes of elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies.

The voters who live in an area elect the one representative.

(ii) Voters' List:

Once the constituencies are decided, the next step is to decide who can and who cannot vote. This decision cannot be left to anyone till the last day. In a democratic election, the list of those who are eligible to vote is prepared much before the election and given to everyone.

(iii) Nomination of Candidates:

Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a nomination form by the due date, which the Election Commission fixes. Every candidate has to give some money as security deposit alongwith nomination form.