Procedure of Elections


 
 
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Procedure of Elections

Procedure of Elections: The procedure of election can be understood by the real example of Haryana Assembly elections. It will show how candidates standing in election become representatives and how power can be removed from their hands.

Assembly Election in Haryana:

·   Formation of New Party ‘Lok Dal’: Haryana had been ruled by Congress party since 1982. At that time, Chaudhary Devi Lal was an opposition leader. He led movement called Nyaya Yudh (struggle for justice) and formed new party ‘Lok Dal’.

·   Election Campaign of Devi Lal: In election campaign of 1987 Assembly election, Devi Lal promised voters that if his party win, he would give loans to farmers and businessmen.

·   Voters’ favoured Lok Dal: As people were unhappy with existing government. Attracted by Devi Lal’s promise. They voted in favour of Lok Dal and its partners won 76 out of 90 seats.

·   Results Announced Lok Dal won 60 seats that’s why it had clear majority in the Assembly. The party with the clear majority is invited by the governor to form the government. Congress got only 5 seats. As the election result was announced, existing Chief Minister of Congress resigned

·    Devi Lal became Chief Minister: The newly elected Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of Lok Dal chose Devi Lal as their leader. The Governor invited Devi Lal to be the new Chief Minister. After three days of election result, he took oath. Then his government issued a government order to give loans to small farmers, agricultural labourers and small businessmen.

Congress again forms Government Lok Dal ruled the state for 4 years. In 1991 election, party did not win people’s support. This time congress won the election and formed the government.

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Question : 1

Which of the statement is not true regarding election?

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

A signed document submitted to an officer where a person makes a sworn statement regarding her personal information is called _______________

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Which among the following is true ?

Right Option : A
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