Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
3. Analyse the reasons behind low voter turnout in the elections across the country. Suggest steps to improve voter participation in the electoral process and measures that Election Commission of India (ECI) can take in this regard. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Election Commission had signed MoUs with over 1,000 corporate houses undertaking to monitor “electoral participation of their workforce” and publish on their websites and notice boards those who do not vote.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for the low voter turnout and steps needed to improve it.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context and citing statistic.
Body:
First, write in detail about the various reasons behind low voter turnout – lack of willingness, economic compulsions, ideological reasons etc.
Next, write about the measures that are needed to improve the voter turn out and measures that ECI can take in this regard – systematic voter education, registration, ease of access etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
