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Digital Campaigning in India: Social Media, Data and Election Law
Indian elections are fought on WhatsApp and in war rooms as much as on streets. The digital arsenal, how election law struggles…
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Voter Turnout Explained: Why Some Democracies Vote More Than Others
India's 66% turnout in 2024 beat America's best. What drives voter participation, why India's poor outvote its rich, and how democracies can…
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How Lok Sabha Elections Work in India: From Notification to Results, Step by Step
A step-by-step guide to how India conducts its Lok Sabha elections, from the Election Commission's schedule announcement to polling day and counting.
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How the Indian Parliament Passes a Bill: From Introduction to Presidential Assent
From introduction and committee scrutiny to debate, voting and Presidential assent: the complete journey of how a bill becomes law in Parliament.
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Anti-Defection Law Explained: How the Tenth Schedule Tries to Stop Party-Hopping
India's anti-defection law disqualifies lawmakers who switch parties mid-term. This explainer covers the Tenth Schedule, its loopholes and the reform debate.
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How India’s President Is Elected: The Electoral College Formula Explained
India's President is elected by MPs and MLAs in an electoral college, not by direct vote. Here is how the vote-value formula…
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How India’s Vice-President Is Elected: The Electoral College Explained
India's Vice-President is elected by MPs of both Houses through proportional representation. Here is how the electoral college, voting and removal process…
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President’s Rule Explained: How Article 356 Works and Why It Is Controversial
Article 356 lets the Centre take over a state's government, but its history of misuse makes it one of India's most controversial…
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How State Assemblies Work in India: Chief Ministers, Governors and the Vidhan Sabha
State assemblies shape daily life for most Indians. This guide explains the Vidhan Sabha, how MLAs are elected and the roles of…
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Panchayati Raj Explained: How India’s Three-Tier Village Government Works
Panchayati Raj brings democracy to India's villages through a three-tier system of local bodies. Here is how gram panchayats, samitis and zila…