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ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY· 2023

Question Q.2AnalyseGS2GS2

The electoral process, though inclusionary in theory, has been pointed out for exclusionary tendencies in practice. Analyse, with special emphasis on role of women in India's representative electoral system. (10 marks, 150 words)

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Introduction

India is said to have free, fair electoral process with universal suffrage and equal opportunities to all adults above 25 to become MLA/MP.

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Main Body

Inclusion in Theory:

Art 111: Universal Suffrage

Reservation for SC/ST

Art 243: Reservation for Women in 3rd tier.

Exclusionary Tendencies in Practice:

1Women

108th Amendment Bill of women reservation in MLA/MP election still pending in Parliament.

Only 14% women in LS compared to 21% Average of world

Women at 3rd tier mostly proxy candidates. Phenomenon of 'Sarpanch Pati' prevalent.

Women not accorded prominent role in cadre leadership of all political parties.

2Current Central government has no Muslim Cabinet Minister - Very less MPs from Islam Background.
3Remote voting right to migrants (95.36 Cr) not provided resulting in poor participation.
4Voting right to NRI also not provided in India excluding their voice in vote of government.

Positive Steps to Include:

178 Women MP in 17th Lok Sabha highest ever.
2Smt Murmu First Tribal Female President of India.
314.51 lakh Women leaders across all panchayats.
4Postal Ballot Voting/Proxy voting allowed by ECI.

Further steps needed:

1Women Reservation Bill to be passed by Parliament.
2Increase Intraparty Democracy in Political parties.
3Remote Voting/NRI voting measure.

— ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY

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Conclusion

An inclusive electoral process is key to "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas"

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  • Constitutional references
  • Clear categorization
  • Good balance of positives and reforms needed
  • Relevant statistics

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Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act

Women's Representation in Electoral System

Inclusion and Exclusion in Electoral Process

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