Lower competition would lower accountability and increase the chances of political elites grabbing resources and opportunities to fulfil their own interests
As the BJP eyes a third consecutive term and the INDIA bloc tries its best to stop it from doing so, parties and voters are not only having to contend with rising political temperatures but also a heatwave sweeping many states.
ECI addresses low voter turnout in Phase 1, plans interventions for upcoming phases, including engaging political parties, mobilizing young voters, and improving voter facilities. Various states attribute turnout dip to factors like harvest season and Maoist presence.
Lok Sabha Elections News: Women account for only 8.6% of the 1,198 candidates running for 87 parliamentary seats in Phase 2, which begins on April 26. This is somewhat more tha
India News: Women account for only 8.6% of the 1,198 candidates running for 87 parliamentary seats in Phase 2, which begins on April 26. This is somewhat more tha