Elections

Election Commission of India

The Election Commission of India is an autonomous, quasi-judiciary constitutional body of India.It was established on 25 January 1950 under ARTICLE 324 of the Constitution of India. Originally the commission had only a Chief Election Commissioner. The commission presently consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners, appointed by the president. The President … Read more

Law making process

Parliament is a supreme law making body of the nation. Any proposed law is introduced in the Parliament as a bill. After being passed by the Parliament and getting the President’s assent it becomes a law. There are two kinds of bills:-(i) ordinary bill and (ii) Money bill. Every member of the Parliament has a … Read more

Article 35A

Article 35A Article 35A of the Indian Constitution is a provision that grants special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The provision was added to the Constitution in 1954 by an amendment passed by the Parliament of India. Origin and History Constitutional Provision Special Rights and Privileges Controversies and Debates Legal Challenges Socio-Political … Read more

Rise of Regional Parties

The Rise of Regional Parties In recent years, there has been a growing trend of regional parties gaining power in India. This is due to a number of factors, including the increasing decentralization of power, the rise of social media, and the growing dissatisfaction with the national parties. Regional parties are political parties that are … Read more

First General Election

The First General Election of India was held in 1951-52. It was the first time that the people of India had the opportunity to vote for their representatives in the government. The election was a watershed moment in Indian history, as it marked the transition from British rule to a democratically elected government. The election … Read more