Is Election Day a Paid Holiday?
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Is Election Day a Paid Holiday?

Have you ever wondered about the actual value of your vote? In the last Lok Sabha election, the Government spent ₹72 per voter. This raises an important question: Is Election Day just another day on the calendar, or does it hold a special status when it comes to your work hours and pay?

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How to vote when living in a Different City?
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How to vote when living in a Different City?

Are you wondering whether you can vote in the elections if you are away from home and unable to travel on election day? Well, you are not the only one. As per the census report, there are around 46 crore internal migrants, making up about 37% of the total Indian population. 

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Election Day 101: Steps to Guide on How to Vote for Election 2024
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Election Day 101: Steps to Guide on How to Vote for Election 2024

India is all set to vote in the world's largest-ever general election, setting the stage for 97 crore voters and 2600 political parties to join 'Chunav ka Parv, Desh ka Garv' in just over six weeks. 

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Model Code of Conduct - All You Need To Know
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Model Code of Conduct - All You Need To Know

India runs the world's biggest election with more than 97 crore voters. And just before elections, photos/videos of political candidates distributing cash, liquor, or even saari to influence voters can be seen on the internet. Such incidents challenge the fairness and credibility of democratic elections.

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Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 Implemented in India
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Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 Implemented in India

Over the last six years, India has given citizenship to about more than 3000 people from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. You might wonder, if the government is already allowing immigrants to become Indian citizens, why is there a need for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 to be implemented? 

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Types of bills in the Indian Parliament
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Types of bills in the Indian Parliament

A Bill is a proposal for the legislation which becomes an act or law when duly enacted. Every bill has to pass through stages in each House. The Bills introduced in the Parliament are of two kinds- private bills and public bills. Although all the bills are governed by the same procedure in the House, they can differ in various respects.

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