What Are Lok Sabha Elections? Key Facts Everyone Should Know
By Jasreet Kaur05, Mar 2024 03:03 PMjagranjosh.com
Lok Sabha Elections
Lok Sabha elections are held every five years to elect members of the lower house of the Indian Parliament. Tap to learn what Lok Sabha elections are and some key facts everyone should know!
Voting System
The current voting system in India is parliamentary, where the candidate with highest number of votes wins.
Eligibility
To be able to vote, a person has to be an Indian citizen and above 18 years old, but for someone to run for elections they have to be at least 25 years old.
Constitutional Role
In India, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha (upper house) have the power to make final decisions over billings and budgets.
Parties and Alliances
Political parties or alliances are formed by people aiming for majority seats in order to form a government. The party or coalition with the most seats usually selects the Prime Minister.
Election Commission
India’s Election Commission oversees all aspects of elections, ensuring that they are free and fair.
Anti-Defection Law
If a member elected to Lok Sabha violates any provision of the Anti-Defection Law by switching parties after the election, he/she can face disqualification from his membership.
maximum membership of the House
According to the Indian constitution, there can only be a maximum of 552 members in the house. At present, the number of elected members is up to the number filled by election.
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