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Explain the following concept By-elections - History and Political Science

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Explain the following concept

By-elections

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  1. Sometimes elections are conducted in the constituency by Election Commission under special circumstances as follows:
  1. If an elected representative in Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), or local self-government resigns.
  2. If there is a vacant seat on account of his/her death.

2. Under both the above circumstances, the elections are held for the vacant seat. This is called a by-election.

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Chapter 2.2: The Electoral Process - Explain the following concept

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SCERT Maharashtra History and Political Science (Social Science) [English] 10 Standard SSC
Chapter 2.2 The Electoral Process
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