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Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin stated that the upcoming election is primarily a contest between DMK and AIADMK.
He criticized the act of 'surrendering State's rights' to the Centre, terming it as 'slavery'.
Stalin highlighted the widespread appreciation for the DMK government's welfare schemes and election manifesto.
The statements underscore the ongoing debate on federalism and state autonomy in Indian politics.
The core concept underpinning the CM's remarks about 'State's rights' and 'adjusting with the Centre'.
Directly relates to the legislative, administrative, and financial relations between the Union and states, as outlined in the Indian Constitution.
The statements are made in the context of an upcoming election, highlighting how issues of federalism become electoral planks.
The discourse touches upon the nature of federalism practiced in India.
GS Paper II - Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
General Awareness - Indian Polity & Constitution.
General Awareness - Current Affairs (Political developments).
General Awareness - Indian Polity.
General Awareness - Indian Polity.
Consider the following statements: 1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election from three constituencies. 2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies. 3. As per the existing rules, if a candidate contests in one Lok Sabha election from many constituencies, his/her party should bear the cost of bye-elections to the constituencies vacated by him/her in the event of him/her winning in all the constituencies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A constitutional government by definition is a
Answer: limited government
With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements: 1. The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State. 2. The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 1 only
High for UPSC (especially Mains GS-II), Medium for SSC/State PSCs.
A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
The degree of independence a state government has in making decisions and implementing policies within its jurisdiction.
A public declaration of the policies and aims of a political party, especially one issued before an election.