The Election Commission’s power to register but not de-register political parties create regulatory asymmetry. Analyse the consequences of such a limitation. Propose concrete reforms to empower the ECI without undermining democratic freedoms.

Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Q3. The Election Commission’s power to register but not de-register political parties create regulatory asymmetry. Analyse the consequences of such a limitation. Propose concrete reforms to empower the ECI without undermining democratic freedoms. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The ECI’s 2025 …

Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)

Syllabus: Political parties Source:  DC Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated the delisting of 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) that have not contested any elections since 2019 and are physically untraceable. About Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs): RUPPs are political entities registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People …

Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: The Election Commission of India has introduced new rules for the allocation of symbols to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs).   What are RUPPs? RUPPs, or Registered Unrecognised Political Parties, include newly registered parties, those not meeting the vote percentage for state party status, or those never …