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Concept, Importance and Role of upper house of the Parliament Rajya Sabha

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The Rajya Sabha, also known as the Council of States, is the upper house of the Parliament of India. It is one of the two houses of the Indian Parliament, the other being the Lok Sabha, or the House of the People. The Rajya Sabha plays a crucial role in the functioning of India's parliamentary democracy and serves several important purposes, including: Representation of States : The Rajya Sabha serves as a forum for the representation of India's states and Union territories, with members being elected by the legislative assemblies of these regions. Deliberation and Scrutiny : The Rajya Sabha provides a platform for the deliberate consideration and scrutiny of legislation, including the opportunity for members to engage in meaningful debate and offer amendments. Check on the Lok Sabha : The Rajya Sabha serves as a check on the power of the Lok Sabha, with the ability to block or delay legislation that is deemed harmful or unconstitutional. National Integration: The ...

India as mother of Democracy : Reference to ancient India and Vedas - Article

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  Democracy has its roots in ancient Greece, where it was first established as a system of government in the city-state of Athens around 508 BCE. It was based on the idea of citizens participating directly in decision-making through a system of assemblies and voting. Over the centuries, different forms of democracy have developed and evolved, including representative democracies where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. The modern concept of democracy, with its emphasis on individual rights and freedoms, as well as the equal treatment of all citizens under the law, has its roots in the Enlightenment of the 17th and 18th centuries. In the 20th century, the spread of democracy was furthered by both World Wars and the collapse of colonial empires, leading to the establishment of democratic governments in many countries around the world. Here are some key facts about democracy:     Definition : Democracy is a form of government in which power...

Debate on EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines) in India - Article

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Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are devices used for conducting free and fair elections in India. They were first introduced in the 1999 general elections and have been in use ever since. The use of EVMs has significantly reduced the time required for counting votes, eliminated the chances of human error, and improved the transparency of the voting process. EVMs consist of two units: the Control Unit (CU) and the Balloting Unit (BU). The CU is operated by the polling officer, while the BU is used by voters to cast their votes. The BU is connected to the CU through a cable and can be positioned at a distance of up to 16 feet. The BU can be used by any voter, regardless of their language or literacy levels, as the machine displays the names and symbols of the candidates in a simple and straightforward manner. Once the voter casts their vote, the machine stores the vote in its memory and displays the number of votes cast for each candidate. This information can be easily accessed by the...

भारतीय न्यायपालिका एवं कोलेजियम व्यवस्था - विश्लेष्ण

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कॉलेजियम व्यवस्था  केंद्रीय कानून मंत्री किरण रिजिजू की ओर से सुप्रीम कोर्ट के मुख्य न्यायाधीश को इस आशय का पत्र लिखा जाना देश का ध्यान खींचने वाला है कि उसके कोलेजियम में सरकार के प्रतिनिधियों को भी शामिल किया जाए। उनका सुझाव है कि जैसे सुप्रीम कोर्ट कोलेजियम में केंद्र सरकार के प्रतिनिधियों को शामिल किया जाना चाहिए , वैसे ही हाई कोर्ट कोलेजियम में राज्य सरकार के प्रतिनिधियों को। पता नहीं उनके पत्र पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट के मुख्य न्यायाधीश की क्या प्रतिक्रिया होगी , लेकिन यह समझा जाना चाहिए कि उच्चतर न्यायपालिका में न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति की वर्तमान व्यवस्था न तो संविधानसम्मत है और न ही लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों के अनुकूल। न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति की व्यवस्था में इसलिए संशोधन - परिवर्तन किया जाना चाहिए , क्योंकि राष्ट्रीय न्यायिक नियुक्ति आयोग को खारिज करते समय स्वयं सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने इस व्यवस्था में सुधार की आवश्यकता रेखांकित की थी। देश नहीं जानता कि इस...