Role of Women in Electoral Politics The participation of women in politics not only comprises interactions in elections but also involves participation in trade unions, co-operatives, women’s collectives, informal and formal politics. A historical overview of women’s rights generally and…
Char Chaporis Months ahead of the Assembly elections, a proposed “Miya museum” reflecting the “culture and heritage of the people living in char-chaporis” has stirred up a controversy in Assam. What is the controversy? Last month, Assam BJP minister Himanta Biswa Sarma…
One Nation, One Election The Law Commission submitted a draft report to the government on August 30, 2018, endorsing the proposal. It even recommended changes to the Constitution and the electoral law so as to enable holding simultaneous polls. Simultaneous…
Star campaigner Persons who are nominated by parties to campaign in a given set of Constituencies. These persons are, in almost all cases, prominent and popular faces within the Party. However, there are no specific definitions according to law or the…
Extending postal ballot to senior citizens. The EC notified amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules on June 19, extending the postal ballot facility — that so far was available only for armed forces personnel and government servants posted abroad —…
