The Biggest Challenge For B.J.P. In The Run-Up To The 2019 Elections
Introduction The recent elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh have shown that there is no stopping the B.J.P.’s triumph in elections. Surveys conducted by several news channels even predicted a clear victory for the ruling party in the 2019 elections. There seems to be no alternative which can challenge the …
Post-Elections In Harayana And Gujarat: The Criminalization Of Politics
The recently concluded elections in Haryana and Gujarat showed an ever growing trend of people having criminal records and contesting for positions of power. It was found that 14% of the candidates in fray in Gujarat had criminal records. In Himachal Pradesh around 50 candidates had criminal records. What is …
The Political Saga Of EVMs
A very disturbing claim has been brought forward by political parties after almost every election in 2017. Be it the assembly elections in the state of Uttar Pradesh or the municipal elections in Delhi and U.P, the allegations are that the EVM’s have been rigged. However, the election commission has …
Feasibility Of Simultaneous Parliamentary And Assembly Elections
Prime Minister Modi on Constitution Day, once again put forth the idea of, “one nation one election.” He pointed out that elections nowadays are very costly and the year round elections affect the decision making ability of the government. The election commission has always supported the idea and expressed its …
