4) ‘The politics of exclusion of a number of states by putting restrictions on people aspiring to contest local elections is unconstitutional and should be re-looked.’ In the light of recent laws passed by states, analyse how they affect the democratic nature of our polity.What should be done to achieve the desired objectives?

Topic: issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.

4) ‘The politics of exclusion of a number of states by putting restrictions on people aspiring to contest local elections is unconstitutional and should be re-looked.’ In the light of recent laws passed by states, analyse how they affect the democratic nature of our polity.What should be done to achieve the desired objectives? (200 Words)

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/machiavellian-moveshttp://www.epw.in/commentary/bill-compulsory-voting.html