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Sovereignty of Parliament The sovereignty of Parliament is the principle that Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom. This means that Parliament has the power to make or unmake any law, and that no other body or person can override its laws. The doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty was first established in the … Read more
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, is one of the most important pieces of legislation passed in India in recent years. The Act provides for the establishment of a three-tier system of local self-government in the country, with municipalities at the urban level, panchayats at the rural level, and district councils in between. The Act … Read more
The PESA Act, or the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act, is a landmark piece of legislation that was passed in 1996. The Act aims to empower gram sabhas (village councils) in scheduled areas, which are areas that are predominantly inhabited by Scheduled Tribes. The Act provides for a number of measures to strengthen the … Read more
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) are local self-government institutions in India. They were established by the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution in 1992. PRIs are responsible for a wide range of functions, including rural development, agriculture, education, health, and sanitation. PRIs are elected bodies at the village, block, and district levels. The village … Read more
The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts were passed in 1992, and they have had a profound impact on the governance of India. The 73rd Amendment Act introduced Panchayati Raj institutions at the village, intermediate, and district levels, and it also provided for the devolution of powers and responsibilities to these institutions. The 74th Amendment … Read more
Regionalism Regionalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of local or regional interests as opposed to national interests. Regionalists often believe that their region has its own unique culture and identity that should be preserved, and they may advocate for greater autonomy or even independence for their region. Regionalism can be traced back … Read more
The Rise of Regional Parties in India Introduction India is a vast and diverse country, with a population of over 1.3 billion people. It is also a democracy, with a multi-party system. In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of regional parties. These parties are based on regional identities and interests, … Read more