Asking Votes in Name of Religion is
Legal

Asking Votes in Name of Religion is 'Legal' or 'Not'

An election becomes iconic not just because of who will win but also because of the controversial issues that happen. One such big controversy in India's electoral process is the infamous instances where politicians openly appeal for votes in the name of religion or caste. 

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Elections
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Elections' Myth vs. Reality

You might have heard the news that Linking Voter ID to Aadhaar is now "compulsory," and failing to do so will result in the voter's name being removed from the voter list.

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How Does the Basic Structure Doctrine Contribute to Ensuring Free & Fair Elections?
Constitutional Developments

How Does the Basic Structure Doctrine Contribute to Ensuring Free & Fair Elections?

The first instance of booth capturing in India was recorded in the 1957 Bihar general assembly election, which stained the democratic election process. Not only booth capturing but voter intimidation, ballot suffering and other such malpractice activities also challenged the credibility and fairness of the electoral process in Bihar at that time. 

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