Question

How is an MLA elected? (Write your answers in points, using key words please help me with this urently

Answer 1

Explanation:

The MLAs are directly elected by the voters of a constituency. The following is the procedure of electing an MLA:

• The elections are held after the expiry of the current assembly’s tenure, generally after a period of every five years.
• Every state is divided into different constituencies or specific areas on the basis of population.
• Candidates belonging to these constituencies are voted for by citizens over 18 years of age.
• Any number of candidates can stand for elections from a constituency as long as each one of them fulfils the eligibility criteria.
• The candidates can either be affiliated to a specific political party or contest the elections as independent candidates.
• The candidates are required to rally for themselves by voicing their plans and concerns of their constituency.
• The members are directly elected through an electorate who votes according to universal adult franchise.
• The voting is done by a secret ballot to ensure that only the voter knows for whom he/she has voted.
• The Governor of a State has the executive power of nominating a member of the Anglo-Indian community, in case the said person lacks adequate representation in the assembly.

The MLAs once elected, represent their constituencies in the Legislative Assembly.