Understanding Elections

Citizens directly vote for their representatives in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

Members of the State Legislative Assemblies, directly elected by the people of the State.

Part elected, part nominated. Elected by State Assemblies, nominated by President.

Lower house of the Indian Parliament, elected directly.

Indirect election for the President of India.

Election held when a legislative body is dissolved before its full term.

Political party or coalition with the most votes forms the government.

Elections for members of the Lok Sabha and Parliament.

A group consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies that indirectly elects the President of India.

A voting system used in the Presidential election where voters rank candidates in order of preference, allowing votes to be transferred if a candidate is elected or eliminated.

The Vice President of India is elected indirectly by members of both Houses of Parliament, without the participation of State Legislatures.

An election held to fill a vacant seat in the Legislative Assembly due to a member's death, resignation, or other reason before the end of their term.

Elections held every five years to elect members of the Lok Sabha (Parliament's lower house) after the completion of their term.

Elections conducted with transparency, integrity, and equal opportunities for all participants, ensuring the genuine expression of the voters' will.

This part outlines provisions for free and fair elections, including the role of the Election Commission.

The Election Commission ensures free and fair elections, overseeing the entire election process, from voter registration to the declaration of results.

Photo Identity Cards are issued to eligible voters to prevent fraudulent voting by impersonators.

The Election Commission can countermand polling in a constituency if there is reasonable doubt about malpractices.

The Election Commission grants recognition to political parties and prescribes punishments for violations.

The Election Commission allots symbols to recognized political parties and candidates, helping voters identify them.

The Election Commission appoints polling officers for each constituency.

A single voters' list containing names, father's name, age, and sex of eligible voters in each constituency.

Electoral rolls are updated regularly to account for new voters, deaths, and other changes.

The Election Commission is responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India.

A system where political parties get seats in a legislative body based on the percentage of votes they receive.

The right to vote in an election, giving citizens a voice in choosing their representatives.

The President of India is elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of all States.

An election can be declared invalid due to malpractice, disqualification of members, election disputes, or petitions.

State Legislative Assemblies are the lower houses of the legislatures in Indian states. They are directly elected by the people of the state.

State Legislative Councils are the upper houses in some Indian states. They have a limited number of members, some elected and some nominated by the governor.

A visual representation used by a political party to identify itself to voters.

A symbol adopted by a political party to distinguish itself and help voters identify its candidates on ballot papers.

The President of India is chosen through an indirect election by an electoral college consisting of Members of Parliament (MPs) and State Legislative Assemblies (MLAs).

A group of electors chosen by the voters to elect a particular office, in this case, the President of India.

Each state and union territory is allotted electoral votes based on their combined population of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly seats.

The candidate with the majority of the electoral college votes is declared the President of India.

Members of the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the citizens of India through a general election.

A legislative body, such as the Indian Parliament, that makes laws for the country.

The Election Commission is responsible for ensuring free and fair elections in India. It oversees the entire process, from voter registration to the declaration of results.

The Election Commission sets guidelines for candidates and other stakeholders during elections to ensure a fair and ethical campaign.

The Election Commission sends observers to constituencies where there's a risk of violence or irregularities during elections.

Candidates must submit their campaign spending details to the Election Commission for scrutiny.

The Election Commission gives advice to the President or the government on matters related to elections.

The Election Commission carefully examines the eligibility of candidates for elections.

The Election Commission verifies the campaign expenditure of candidates to ensure compliance with spending limits.

The Election Commission assigns symbols to recognized political parties and candidates, helping voters identify them easily.