Question

Explain the features of procedure of voting during the first Lok Sabha election.

Answer 1

The entire process of elections from declaring the date of elections to the declaration of results is carried out under the direction and control of Election Commission.
i) Preparing the voters list : Every Indian citizen who has completed 18 years of age has a right to vote. To exercise the right to vote, citizen’s name must be in the voters list.
ii) Decide the timetable and the programme of elections : The conduct of elections is entirely the responsibility of the Election Commission.
iii) Scrutiny of the applications of candidates : After the election dates are declared, every political party selects the candidates to contest elections. Some candidates contest the elections independently without the support of any political party.
iv) Give recognition to political parties : We have a multiparty system in our country. New parties continue to be formed. Spilt in the parties results in the formation of new parties.
v) To resolve any disputes relating to elections : The Election Commission has the responsibility of resolving any disputes that may arise regarding elections.