Coalition Government Meaning Coalition – Latin term – “coalition” meaning “to grow together” ·         Politically – Coalition means an alliance of distant political parties. ·         It occurs usually in modern Parliament when no single political party can muster a majority of votes ·         Two or more parties who have enough elected members between them to

Voting Behaviour MEANING OF VOTING BEHAVIOUR Voting behaviour is also known as electoral behaviour. It is a form of political behaviour. It implies the behaviour of voters in the context of elections in a democratic political system. SIGNIFICANCE OF VOTING BEHAVIOUR The study of voting behaviour is significant for the following reasons: 1.       It helps

Luxmikant Polity Crux Notes Chapter 73 Gain a deep understanding of the intricacies of Indian polity with Luxmikant Polity Crux Notes Chapter 73. Explore essential topics and concepts in this comprehensive guide to bolster your knowledge and excel in your studies. Electoral Reforms COMMITTEES RELATED TO ELECTORAL REFORMS Various committees and commissions which have examined

  Election Laws REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE ACT, 1950 Art 81 & 170– In India, maximum number of seats in Parliament and in Legislative Assemblies of states Article 171– Constitution of India lays down the maximum and minimum number of seats in the Legislative Council of a State, 1/03/1950, was not mentioned, hence Representation of

Elections ELECTORAL SYSTEM Articles 324 to 329 in Part XV of the Constitution make the following provisions with regard to the electoral system in our country: 1.       Constitution (Article 324) provides for an independent Election Commission – POI, V (POI), MP, MLA 2.       One general electoral roll for the Parliament and the state legislatures –

Role of regional Parties Introduction ·         Vital role in Indian politics at local, state and national level Features: 1.       Operates within a particular state/specified region – electoral base limited – single region. 2.       Articulates regional interests and identifies itself with a particular cultural, religious, linguistic or ethnic group 3.       Primarily concerned with exploiting local resources