a simple guide to india's general elections
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A SIMPLE GUIDE TO GENERAL ELECTIONS
IN INDIA 2014
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO GENERAL ELECTIONS
IN INDIA 2014
20 members to representTHE UNION TERRITORIES
2 members from theANGLO-INDIAN COMMUNITY
LOK SABHA TVIt's own TV Channel
530 members to represent STATES
LOK SABHA ORTHE HOUSE OF THE PEOPLE
LOK SABHA ORTHE HOUSE OF THE PEOPLE
Members are elected by elected members of state legislatures
nominated by PRESIDENT 12
238 representative of theSTATE AND THE UNION TERRITORIES
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
250
- - The Parliament Of India Consists Of Two HousesTHE RAJYA SABHA and THE LOK SABHA
The Parliament Of India Consists Of Two HousesTHE RAJYA SABHA and THE LOK SABHA
THE LOK SABHA IS MORE POWERFUL OF THE TWO HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT BECAUSE IT CANTHE LOK SABHA IS MORE POWERFUL OF THE TWO HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT BECAUSE IT CANONLY THE RAJYA SABHA CANONLY THE RAJYA SABHA CAN
THE PARLIAMENTTHE PARLIAMENT
THE RAJYA SABHA ORTHE COUNCIL OF STATESTHE RAJYA SABHA ORTHE COUNCIL OF STATES
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
552
01.01.Allow parliament to make LAWS ON ANY SUBJECTS of the STATE LIST
02.02.
03.03.Become the SOLE DE FACTO PARLIAMENT during NATIONAL EMERGENCIES
Make LAWS to create ALL INDIA SERVICES
DISOLVE THE GOVERNMENT01.01.
02.02.
03.03.Introduce MONEY BILLS
Prevail in a DISSOLVE between the two houses
JURISDICATION of MINISTERSJURISDICATION of MINISTERS JURISDICATION of PRIVATE MEMBERSJURISDICATION of PRIVATE MEMBERS
Private Members raise an issue for legislation by introducing a Private Member Bill.
The Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Bill, 1968 that became an Act on 9th August, 1970.
•
The last Private Member Bill passed by Parliament was in 1970.
•
Administer subjects entrusted on the union list
Prepare national budgets
Jointly exercises the power of pardon, and reprieve along with the President
Appoints Chief Justice, Attorney- General, Finance commissioner and, Election commissioner
Declare war and peace
Raises issues, debates and legislates
MPs legislate on the budget
Holds the executive accountable on
government workings
Provisions such as question hour, zero hour and Rule 377 allow MPs
to raise matters of public interest
PRIVATE MEMBERSPRIVATE MEMBERS
Evaluate MP’s performances through the years using these amazing tool
1952
1954
1956
1958
1960
1962
1964
1966
1968
1970
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LS
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YEARS
01
02
03
04
05
06
1972
1974
1976
1978
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000
SOURCE: PRS LEGISLATIVE
Private Member Bills have beenpassed till datePrivate Member Bills have beenpassed till datePrivate Member Bills have beenpassed till date
of these were passed in 1956 aloneof these were passed in 1956 aloneof these were passed in 1956 alone
have been discussed in the Lok Sabhahave been discussed in the Lok Sabhahave been discussed in the Lok Sabha
have been discussed in the Rajya Sabhahave been discussed in the Rajya Sabhahave been discussed in the Rajya Sabha
Private members’ bills have been introduced in the Lok Sabha in thecurrent term of parliament
have been introduced in the Rajya Sabha
Private members’ bills have been introduced in the Lok Sabha in thecurrent term of parliament
have been introduced in the Rajya Sabha
Private members’ bills have been introduced in the Lok Sabha in thecurrent term of parliament
have been introduced in the Rajya Sabha
PRIVATE MEMBER BILLS PASSED TILL DATEPRIVATE MEMBER BILLS PASSED TILL DATE
VALUESAND VISION
VALUESAND VISION
MONEY SPENT ASAN MP
MONEY SPENT ASAN MP
PERFORMANCE IN LAST PARLIAMENTPERFORMANCE IN LAST PARLIAMENT
ASSETS ANDLIABILITIES
ASSETS ANDLIABILITIES
PASTPAST
work, a�liationsand memberships
to committees
attendance,questions asked
1) PRS Legislative's MP tracking tool: www.tinyurl.com/nrtpxg4
2) Praja's Know Your Neta tool: www.tinyurl.com/n99xtca
MINISTERSMINISTERS
CRIMINAL RECORDSCRIMINAL RECORDS
LEVEL OFEDUCATIONLEVEL OF
EDUCATION
MINISTERS are MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
appointed by the PRIME MINISTER to form a
part of the Executive or Government
MINISTERS are MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
appointed by the PRIME MINISTER to form a
part of the Executive or Government
MINISTERS are MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
appointed by the PRIME MINISTER to form a
part of the Executive or Government
All MPs are not MINISTERS,
these MPs are known as
PRIVATE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT.
All MPs are not MINISTERS,
these MPs are known as
PRIVATE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT.
All MPs are not MINISTERS,
these MPs are known as
PRIVATE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT. WHAT DOES A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT DO?WHAT DOES A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT DO?
WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE ELECTING AREPRESENTATIVE?WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE ELECTING AREPRESENTATIVE?
WHO ARE YOUR MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT?WHO ARE YOUR MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT?
*The cabinet is an inner circle of ministers that hold the most important portfolios
- DEMYSTIFYING -- DEMYSTIFYING -THETHE
MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENTMEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
RAISES ISSUES OFNATIONAL INTERESTRAISES ISSUES OF
NATIONAL INTERESTDEALS WITH
MONEY MATTERSDEALS WITH
MONEY MATTERSMAKES POLICIESMAKES POLICIES QUESTIONS
MINISTERSQUESTIONSMINISTERS
as expressedthrough speeches
014014
006006
160160
014014
011011
264264
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
LEADER OF THE MAJORITY PARTY LEADER OF THE
MAJORITY PARTY ELECTED MEMBERSELECTED MEMBERS
AS PER RULE 49-O OF THE CONDUCT OF ELECTION
WHY VOTE NOTA?
• A voter can refuse to vote for a candidate by exercise the None of the Above (NOTA) option
• The candidate who secures the highest number of valid votes polled, irrespective of the percentage of NOTA votes, is declared elected winner.
• NOTA is your right to democracy and it is practiced by many as a formal vote of protest.
• Voting for none of the candidates allows one to express disapproval and compel political parties to nominate candidates with better credentials
• Prevents fake voting on voters name
1952 1957 1962 1967 1971 1977 1980 1984 1989 1991 1996 1998 1999 2004 2009 2014YEARS
NO. OFSESSIONS
20
02
04
06
08
10
12
14
16
18
107%
N/AN/A
108%
110%
110%
120%111%
115%
91%
115%
109%
98%
+ L
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AR
TIE
S
NDA
JANATAPARTY 87%
63%
UPA
UPA
- VOTING IN -- VOTING IN -THETHE
GENERAL ELECTIONSGENERAL ELECTIONS
- -- -
THE POLITICS OF COALITIONSTHE POLITICS OF COALITIONSGOVERMENTS IN INDIAGOVERMENTS IN INDIA
NOTA IN GENERAL ELECTIONSNOTA IN GENERAL ELECTIONS
COALITION AND PRODUCTIVITY PERCENTAGECOALITION AND PRODUCTIVITY PERCENTAGE
YOUR VOTE GOES A LONG WAYYOUR VOTE GOES A LONG WAY
NOTA TRENDS IN 2014NOTA TRENDS IN 2014
1.1% of India voted NOTA
Leading cities to vote NOTA
• Puducherry- 3%• Meghalaya- 2.8%• Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Dadra
Nagar Haveli- 1.8% • Bihar and Odisha- 1.6%
Appointed by the PRIME MINISTER (head of
government)and the PRESIDENT
Appointed by the PRESIDENT to be the
PRIME MINISTER in the Lok Sabha
make up the Lok Sabha
VOTERVOTER ELECT 543 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
ELECT 543 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
543via first-past-the-post electoral system, in which the winner is the candidate who receives the
highest no of votes
Vote through the first-past-the-post electoral
system in which candidate with the highest no. of votes in each constituency wins.
CONGRESS JANATA DALJANATA PARTY BHARTIYA JANTA PARTYCOALITIONPRODUCTIVITY%
INDIA ruled by the INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS (INC) for 53 years out of 66 years of India's independence.
A COALITION GOVERNMENT is a cabinet of a parliamentary government in which SEVERAL PARTIES COOPERATE when no party can achieve a majority.
1999 TO 2004
1ST SUCCESSFUL COALITION GOVERNMENT THAT COMPLETED THE WHOLE FIVE YEAR TERM
Formed under ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEEas prime minister
Consistedof 13 PARTIES
INC WINNING THE LARGEST NUMBER OF SEATS TO LEAD A COALITION, THEUNITED PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE
2004 & 2009
Formed under MANMOHAN SINGHas prime minister
INDIA’S 1ST NATIONAL LEVEL COALITION GOVERNMENT
Formed underMORARJI DESAIas prime minister
Headed byJANATA PARTY
24 MARCH 1977 to 15 JULY 1979
Headed by BJP, called the NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE
1952YEARS
BILLS
40
0
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
400
1957 1962 1967 1971 1977 1980 1985 1989 1991 1996 1998 1999 2004 2009 2014
1 LS 2 LS 3 LS 4 LS 5 LS 6 LS* 7 LS 8 LS 9 LS* 10 LS 11 LS* 12 LS* 13 LS 14 LS 15 LS
*financial and appropriation bills are included
Bills IntroducedBills Introduced
Bills PassedBills Passed
Bills Lapsed At Dissolution of each LS
SOURCE: PRS LEGISLATIVE
07
333 327
07
272
38
268216
36
196
379482
378
16
329
270
15
334
248
30
277
252
43
297
219
39
248281
68
179
286282
71
63
24
67
61
21
71
56
20
?161
47
130
12
LEGISLATION OVER THE YEARSLEGISLATION OVER THE YEARS
GDP value excludes indirect taxes (VAT) paid to the government and includes the original value of products excluding government subsidies
?1952 1957 1962 1967 1971 1977 1980 1984 1989 1991 1996 1998 2004 2009
2.3%
5.7%
3.1%
1%
5%
-5.2%
7.8%6.7%7.3%
4.3%5.3%
1.2%
7.9%
10.2%
GDP ANNUAL GROWTH RATEGDP ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
- -- -
A GRAPHICAL HISTORY OF THE LOK SABHAA GRAPHICAL HISTORY OF THE LOK SABHATHE STORY SO FARTHE STORY SO FAR
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200000000
300000000
400000000
500000000
600000000
700000000
800000000
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1000000000
1100000000
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1952 1957 1962 1967 1971 1977 1980 1984 1989 1991 1996 1998 2004 2009 2014
Voting Age Population Total Votes
MinimumVoter Turn out
55.25% EM
ER
GE
NC
Y
Record Voter Turn out
66.46%
Maximum Turnout before 2014 63.56%
VOTER TURNOUTVOTER TURNOUT
1952 1957 1962 1967 1971 1977 1980 1984 1989 1991 1996 1998 1999 2004 2009 2014YEARS
NO. OFSESSIONS
20
02
04
06
08
10
12
14
16
18
107%
N/AN/A
108%
110%
120%111%
115%
91%
115%
109%
98%
+ LE
FT P
ARTI
ES
NDA
JANATAPARTY 87%
63%
UPA
UPA
110%
LOK SABHA PRODUCTIVITYLOK SABHA PRODUCTIVITY
CONGRESS JANATA DALJANATA PARTY BHARTIYA JANTA PARTYCOALITIONPRODUCTIVITY%
?
YEAR OF ELECTIONS
1952 1957 1962 1967 1971 1977 1984 1989 1996 1998 2004 2009 2014
Charan Singh Chandra Shekhar(Samajwadi Janata Dal)(Janata Dal)
Guzarilal Nanda(INC)
I. K. Gujral(Janata Dal)
1980
1964
1966
1991
1997
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KEY JANATA DALBJPCONGRESS
WRAP UP: - -WRAP UP: - -GENERAL ELECTIONS 2014 CONCLUDEDGENERAL ELECTIONS 2014 CONCLUDED
IMMEDIATE REMEDYIMMEDIATE REMEDY
EVOLVE A SINGLE “NATIONAL AGRICULTURE
MARKET”
SET UP A PRICE STBLISATION FUND
USE TECHNOLOGY TO DISSEMINATE REAL TIME
DATA TO FARMERS
Bill that aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two
thirds of India’s population.
THE NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY BILL, 2012
100 days of guaranteed wage employment every �nancial year, for adults who volunteer to do unskilled
manual work.
MAHATMA GANDHI RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE ACT
The Act Provides A Practical Regime For Citizens To Secure Access To Information Under The Control Of
Public Authorities
RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005
Provides A Mechanism To Investigate Alleged Corruption And Misuse Of
Power By Public Servants And Also Protect Anyone Who Exposes Alleged
Wrongdoing
THE WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION ACT (2011)
DEVELOP HIGH IMPACT DOMAINS LIKE MANUFACTURING AND
TOURISM
STRENGTHEN TRADITIONAL EMPLOYMENT BASES THROUGH STRONGER MARKET LINKAGES"
SET UP TASK FORCE TO TRACK DOWN BACK BLACK
MONEY IN OFFSHORE ACCOUNTS
TECHNOLOGY ENABLED E-GOVERNANCE
RATIONALISE AND SIMPLIFY THE TAX REGIME AND OTHER GOVERNANCE PROCEDURES
The Core Objective Of This Act Is To Prevent Money-laundering As
WellAs To Provide For Confiscation Of Property Involved
In Money-laundering
THE PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2011
03. CORRUPTION
02. EMPLOYMENT AND ENTERPRENEURSHIP
01. PRICE RISE
01. PRICE RISE
03. CORRUPTION
02. EMPLOYMENT AND ENTERPRENEURSHIP
RECENT POLICIES PASSED
PARTY PROMISES | BJP
A BREAK UP OF BJP’S PARTY MANIFESTO BY ISSUE
India uses the first past the post voting system; which means the candidates receiving the highest number of votes wins i.e the candidate does not require an absolute majority. Following this system, the BJP won the General elections with 31% of all votes and 282 (51.9%) of all seats. 69% of the voters had voted for parties other than the BJP and yet It is the first time since the 1984 Indian general elections that a party has won enough seats to govern without the support of other parties.
Andhra Pradesh 72.6373.48
Arunachal Pradesh
68.1671
Assam 69.53
77
Bihar44.46
58
Chhattisgarh 52.28
66
Goa 55.2876.82
Harayana67.49
73
Himachal Pradesh58.41
65
Jammu and Kashmir39.6849.98
Jharkhand50.9863.55
Karnataka58.8167.82
Kerala73.3673.6
Madhya Pradesh51.1655.98
Maharashtra50.7155.33
Manipur77.14
80
Meghalaya64.38
66
Mizoram51.860
Nagaland89.9982.5
Orissa65.33
70
Punjab69.77
73
Rajasthan48.4
63.25
Sikkim83.76
70
Tamil Nadu73.03
73
Tripura84.45
85
Uttarakhand53.34
62
Uttar Pradesh47.78 55.92
West Bengal 81.4
79.96
Gujarat47.962
62
Mumbai43.23
55
Chennai73.0361.13
Hyderabad53.8653.03
Bangalore58.81
54
Kolkata62
66.05
KEY 2009 Voter turnout
2014Voter turnout
Metropolitian cities
VOTER TURNOUT 2014
ECONOMYECONOMY
STATE OF AFFAIRS
RECENT POLICIES PASSED
PARTY PROMISES | BJP
GET THE GOVERNMENT TO IMPLEMENT
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX
PUSH FISCAL AUTONOMY OF STATES
REVIEW LABOUR LAWS AND UNDERTAKE BANKING REFORMS
PROHIBIT FDI IN MULTI-BRAND RETAIL, BUT
KEEP OTHER AVENUES OPEN
RATIONALISE AND SIMPLIFY TAX REGIME
ADD MORE TAX BENEFITS AND HIGHER INTEREST
RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
INVEST IN A LOW COST HOUSING PROGRAMME FOR EVERY FAMILY
BUILD “BRAND INDIA” WITH 5TS: TRADITION, TALENT, TOURISM, TRADE
AND TECHNOLOGY.
FRAMING ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS THAT LEAD TO SPEEDY CLEARANCE OF PROPOSALS BANKING REFORMS
INDIA’S GDP GROWTH RATEFISCAL DEFICIT INTERNATIONAL POVERTY LINE
CURRENT GDP
ANNUAL GDP GROWTH RATE SINCE 1951 HAS AVERAGED 5.84%
4.7%VOTERS
4.6% LIVE BELOW POVERTY
OVER 450 MILLION
The Bill Seeks To Regulate The Acceptance And Utilization Of All Foreign Funds Through Donations,
Gifts Or Grants.
THE FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION (REGULATION) ACT, 1976
THE FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION (REGULATION) BILL, 2006
WOMENWOMEN
RECENT POLICIES PASSED
PARTY PROMISES | BJP
WOMEN CURRENTLY OCCUPY ONLY 11% OF SEATS IN THE PARLIAMENT
WHAT VOTERS PRIORITIZE WOMEN RESERVATION BILL IS STILL PENDING
REMOVE GENDER DISPARITIES IN PROPERTY,
MARITAL & COHABITATION RIGHTS
REMOVE GENDER DISPARITIES IN PROPERTY,
MARITAL & COHABITATION RIGHTS
INCREASE EFFICACY OF CENTER FOR RELIEF & REHABILITATION
OF RAPE VICTIMS
INCREASE EFFICACY OF CENTER FOR RELIEF & REHABILITATION
OF RAPE VICTIMS
ACID ATTACK VICTIMS WELFARE FUND
ACID ATTACK VICTIMS WELFARE FUND
MAKE POLICE STATIONS MORE WOMEN FRIENDLYMAKE POLICE STATIONS MORE WOMEN FRIENDLY
PASS THE WOMEN’S RESERVATION BILL
IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR WOMEN IN RURAL INDIA
IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR WOMEN IN RURAL INDIA
STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS RELATED TO VIOLENCE
AGAINST WOMEN
STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS RELATED TO VIOLENCE
AGAINST WOMEN
LAUNCH A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE GIRL CHILD,“BETI BACHAO - BETI PADHAO”
LAUNCH A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE GIRL CHILD,“BETI BACHAO - BETI PADHAO”
STATE OF AFFAIRS
MORE THAN 90%
PRIORITIZE COMBATING
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN,
SECOND ONLY TO CORRUPTION.
The Act Provides Protection Against Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace( Public And Private) And For The Prevention And Redressal Of
Complaints Of Sexual Harassment.
THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE BILL 2010
EDUCATIONEDUCATION
UNIVERSALISATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION,
FOCUS ON RURAL AREAS
SET UP MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES & VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS
REVISIT THE APPRENTICESHIP ACT, FACILITATE YOUTH TO “EARN WHILE THEY LEARN”
DEVELOP SPECIAL PEDAGOGY FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED CHILDREN
RESTRUCTURE & TRANSFORM UGC INTO A
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF SARVA SHIKSHA ABHIYAN
RAISE THE LEVEL OF EDUCATION & RESEARCH OF INDIAN UNIVERSITIES TO
GLOBAL STANDARDS
MONEY SPENTON EDUCATION
NUMBER OF CHILDREN ATTENDING SCHOOL
3% OF GDPSCHOOL
58% 4%
ONLY 18% APPLY TO TERTIARY SCHOOL
18%
40% DROP-OUT BEFORECOMPLETING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ENROLLMENT OVER 96%
60% OF THE STUDENTS STILL
CANNOT READ AFTER3 YEARS
PARTY PROMISES | BJP
STUDENTS ENROLLMENT & EDUCATION RESULTS
STATE OF AFFAIRS
RECENT POLICIES PASSED
This Bill Seeks To Provide All Children Between The Ages Of Six To Fourteen Years With The Right To Free And Compulsory Education In A
Neighbourhood School Until Completion Of Elementary Education.
RIGHT TO EDUCATION BILL, 2008
The Act Describes The Modalities Of The Importance Of Free And Compulsory Education For Children Between 6 To 14 In India Under Article 21a Of The Indian Constitution. The Act Makes Education A
Fundamental Right Of Every Child And States That No Child Shall Be Held Back, Expelled, Or Required To Pass A Board Examination Until
The Completion Of Elementary Education
THE RIGHT TO CHILDREN TO FREE AND COMPULSORY EDUCATION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2010
NEVER COMPLETE PRIMARY SCHOOL
NEVER START SCHOOL
MINORITY GROUPSMINORITY GROUPS
ERADICATE UNTOUCHABILITY AND MANUAL SCAVENGING
“VAN BANDHU KALYAN YOJNA” AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL TO
EMPOWER TRIBALS
FOCUS ON TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH
EDUCATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
EMPOWER WAQF BOARDS IN CONSULTATION WITH
RELIGIOUS LEADERS
PROPER UTILIZATION OF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO SC, ST AND OBCS
COMMUNAL VIOLENCE INCIDENTS 2013
30% AS COMPARED
TO 2012
823 CASES
133 DEATHS2269 INJURED
STATE OF AFFAIRS
RECENT POLICIES PASSED
PARTY PROMISES | BJP
COMMUNAL VIOLENCE BILL WITHDRAWN DUE TO OPPOSITION
CRIMINALISATION OF GAY CONSENSUAL SEX UNDER SEC 377 OF THE IPC UPHELD BY SUPREME COURT SC, ST AND MUSLIM COMMUNITIES FARE
WORSE ON HEALTH AND EDUCATION INDICATORS
THE WAKF ACT, 1995 AND THE WAKF (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2010
DISCRIMINATION, RACE AND RELIGION
INITIATE NATIONAL MADRASA MODERNI-ZATION PROGRAMME
SCHEDULED TRIBES AND OTHER TRADITIONAL FOREST DWELLERS (RECOGNITION OF FOREST RIGHTS) ACT 2007
“Wakf” defined as permanent dedication of property by a Muslim for any purpose recognized to be religious or charitable under Muslim law
The Bill provides for imprisonment for those who occupy waqf property without authorisation. The Bill also restricts the circumstanc-es under which state governments can issue directions to wakf boards.
The Act concerns the rights of forest-dwelling communities to land and other resources, denied to them over decades as a result of the
continuance of colonial forest laws in India.
VIOLENCE
INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE
EXPEDITE WORK ON FREIGHT CORRIDORS
AND INDUSTRIAL CORRIDORS
LAUNCH DIAMOND QUADRILATERAL PROJECT- OF BULLET TRAINS
DEVELOP SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS
SET UP NATIONAL OPTICAL FIBER NETWORK, UP TO VILLAGE LEVEL
DEVELOP NATIONAL LOGISTICS NETWORK FOR
FASTER MOVEMENT OF GOODS
LAUNCH AN INTEGRATED PUBLIC TRANSPORT PROJECT INCLUSIVE OF ROADS, RAILWAYS AND WATERWAYS
PUBLISH A COMPREHENSIVE “NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY”
STATE OF AFFAIRS
RECENT POLICIES PASSED
PARTY PROMISES | BJP
89TH OUT OF 142
COUNTRIES
INDIA RANKING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE OUT OF 142 COUNTRIES IN THE ECONOMIC FORUM’S GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS
REPORT 2011-2012
INDIA HAS A ONE TRILLION DOLLAR INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIT OVER THE NEXT
FIVE YEARS
METRO RAIL PROJECTS CURRENTLY AT LARGE IN CITIES
AROUND THE COUNTRY
PLANNING COMMISSION ESTIMATES; INDIA NEEDS 180 ADDITIONAL
AIRPORTS OVER THE NEXT DECADE
BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE ILL ADAPTED TO THE NEED OF THE
ECONOMY
The bill was introduced for the development, maintenance and management of national highways
THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY OF INDIA (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2011
The Bill seeks to provide that both the Central Government and State Government would jointly attempt to supply electricity to all areas
including villages and hamlets through rural electricity infrastructure and electrification of househds.
THE ELECTRICITY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2005
INTERNAL SECURITYINTERNAL SECURITY
REVIVE THE ANTI-TERROR MECHANISM BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN
REFORM THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL, MAKE IT THE HUB OF ALL SELECTOR- RELATED ASSESSMENTS
INSULATE INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES FROM POLITICAL INTERVENTION AND
INTERFERENCE
STRENGTHEN NCC TRAINING AT THE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY LEVEL
EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN THE CIVIL DEFENCE AND HOME GUARDS
MECHANISMS
MODERNISE THE INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF AFFAIRS
RECENT POLICIES PASSED
PARTY PROMISES | BJP
Its Objective Is To Prevent Unlawful Activities, And Meet Commitments Made At The Financial Action
Task Force
THE UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES (PREVENTION) BILL, 1967.
THE UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES (PREVENTION) AMENDMENT BILL, 2011
JUDICIAL PENDENCY FOR IPC CASES 85%
1093 IPS POSTS VACANT
POLICE TO POPULATION RATIO
1 LAKH PEOPLE 106 POLICE
RECOMMENDED 222
BETWEEN 2004-2013
4821 CIVILIANS AND
1850 SECURITY PERSONNEL
KILLED BY MAOISTS
180
GOVERNANCEGOVERNANCE
SET UP A NATIONAL JUDICIAL COMMISSION
SET UP AN EFFECTIVE LOKPAL INSTITUTION
PERFORMANCE REVIEW, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENT AUDIT MANDATED FOR
ALL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMES
INITIATE A NATIONAL E- GOVERNANCE PLAN TO COVER EVERY
GOVERNMENT OFFICE
EVOLVE A METHOD OF HOLDING ASSEMBLY AND LOK SABHA ELECTIONS
TO REDUCE EXPENSES
INITIATE ELECTORAL REFORMS TO ELIMINATE CRIMINALS
SEVERAL CORRUPTION SCANDALS DURING UPA’S TERM INCLUDING THE 2G SPECTRUM
ALLOCATION & COMMONWEALTH GAMES
MASS SPREAD AGITATION LED BY ANTI- CORRUPTION ACTIVIST ANNA HAZARE
& ARVIND KEJRIWAL LED TO THE LOKPAL BILL
MASS MOVEMENT FOR SAFETY FOR WOMEN LED TO CRIMINAL LAW
(AMENDMENT) ACT 2013
BILL TO PROTECTWHISTLEBLOWERS PASSED BY THE RAJYA SABHA (AMEND-
MENT) ACT 2013
DEMANDS FOR REGULATION OF ELECTORAL
CAMPAIGN FINANCING
STATE OF AFFAIRS
RECENT POLICIES PASSED
PARTY PROMISES | BJP
The Bill Provides For The Reorganisation Of The State Of Andhra Pradesh. It Carves Out A Separate State Called Telangana Which Will
Comprise Of 10 Districts Of The Existing State Of Andhra Pradesh.
The Bill Provides For The Establishment Of The Lokpal At The Centre And Lokayuktas In The States For Inquiring Into Complaints Of
Corruption Against Public Servants.
The Act Provides Fair Compensation To Those Whose Land Is Taken, Brings In Transparency In The Process Of Acquisition Of Land To Set
Up Factories, Buildings, Infrastructural Projects And Assures Rehabilitation
THE ANDHRA PRADESH REORGANIZATION BILL (TELANGANA), 2014
THE LOKPAL LOKAYUKTAS BILL, 2011
THE RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND ACQUISITION,
REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT BILL, 2013
FOREIGN POLICYFOREIGN POLICY
RECENT POLICIES PASSED
PARTY PROMISES | BJP
STATE OF AFFAIRS
DETERIORATING RELATIONS WITH USA DUE TO OBJECTIONS TO CLAUSES IN NUCLEAR LIABILITY
BILL AND THE DEVYANI KHOBRAGADE CASE
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) OPENED UP IN SEVERAL SECTORS
SINO-INDIA RELATIONS IMPAIRED BY THE MARCH 2013 INCIDENT OF CHINESE SOLDIERS
TRANSGRESSING INTO INDIAN TERRITORY
NO NEW STEPS WERE TAKEN WITH PAKISTAN
POLICY ON SRI LANKA AND BANGLADESH WERE RESTRICTED DUE TO OPPOSITION
FROM REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PARTIES
THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2010
Enacted to give e�ect to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction. India signed the Convention on January 14,
1993.The Act establishes a National Authority to implement the provisions of the Convention.
THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2010
STRENGTHEN REGIONAL FORUMS LIKE SAARC AND ASEAN
HARNESS THE STRENGTH OF PROFES-SIONALS, NRIS AND PIOS
FOR BRAND INDIA
PURSUE FRIENDLY RELATIONS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. HOWEVER, WHERE REQUIRED WILL NOT HESITATE FROM TAKING STRONG STAND AND STEPS
COOPERATE AND ENGAGE WITH GLOBAL FORUMS LIKE BRICS, G20,
IBSA, SCO AND ASEM
OPEN UP INDIAN BORDERS FOR PERSECUTED HINDUS TO SEEK REFUGE
EXPAND AND EMPOWER OUR POOL OF DIPLOMATS
Seeking to streamline the process of organ transplantation and curb instances of illegal
dealings, this Amendment Bill provides for the regulation of the transplantation of human
tissue along with the transplantation of organs.
The Transplantation of Human Organs (Amendment) Bill 2009
Citizen groups can put forth the need for a new
LAW/AMENDMENT through public
awareness.
The RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT
was a result of a movement started by
a group of citizens.
DID YOU KNOW?
1ST READING {BILL INTRODUCED}
1ST READING {BILL INTRODUCED}
2ND READING {BILL SCRUTINIZED}
2ND READING {BILL SCRUTINIZED}
3RD READING {BILL PASSED}3RD READING {BILL PASSED}
THE BILL IS THEN SCRUTINIZED AND PASSED IN THE SECOND HOUSE.
HEALTH CAREHEALTH CARE
1 HOSPITAL BED
PER 1100 PEOPLE
1 DOCTOR
PER 1700 PEOPLE
AVAILABLE INFRASTRUCTUREPUBLIC EXPENDITURE ON HEALTH
STATE OF AFFAIRS
RECENT POLICIES PASSED
PARTY PROMISES | BJP
11.2% OF GDP
9% OF GDP
FRANCE
BRAZIL
INDIA 1.2% OF GDP
SET UP HIGH QUALITY MEDICAL INSTITUTES SUCH AS AIIMS IN
EVERY STATE
INTRODUCE A MANDATE FORUNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE
REORGANIZE MINISTRY OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY WELFARE TO DELIVER
MORE HOLISTIC SERVICES
SETUP MODERN & SCIENTIFIC SEWAGE & WASTE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
START INTEGRATED COURSES FOR INDIAN SYSTEM OF MEDICINE (ISM)
AND MODERN SCIENCE & AYURGENOMICS
MODERNIZE & UPGRADE INFRASTRUCTURE
FOCUS ON RURAL HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
ACCESS TO HOSPITAL BEDS
HOSPITAL BEDS
34%
ACCESS FOR
72% RURAL
POPULATION
66%
ACCESS FOR
28% URBAN
POPULATION
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06. 07.
Drafts Drafts THE BILLCONCERNED MINISTRY
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01.PUBLIC INPUT
03.PUBLIC INPUT
05.PUBLIC INPUT
08.PUBLIC INPUT
The bill is scrutinized thoroughly, each clause is accepted, modified or
rejected.
The Bill is voted upon and passedMinister introduces the bill in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
May be referred to Standing Committee who considers broad objects and clauses.
Standing Committee asks for feedback from experts and public.
THE BILL ISSENT TO THE
APPROVED100% quality
The bill is circulated to relevant ministries for input & may be opened to public for inputs on the draft. The more detailed, factual, & useful your feedback, the higher the chances of it being considered. Even if your input isn’t incorporated you will be recognized as an important voice on the issue.
RELEVANT MINISTRY PUBLIC
RELEVANT MINISTRY
THE BILL IS INTRODUCED IN THE PARLIAMENTTHE BILL IS INTRODUCED IN THE PARLIAMENT
04.
THE BILL ISCIRCULATEDFOR INPUT CABINET
FOR APPROVAL
The ministry may ask for public input and suggestions on the guidelines of imple-mentation of the Act.
MINISTRY FRAMES RULES &
REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT
IF APPROVED
IT BECOMES AN ACT.
THE PRESIDENT
HAS TO GIVE AN ASSENT
Citizens can challenge an Act in
court under grounds of violation of constitution.
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