#uttar pradesh vidhan sabha Election

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I'm sorry to bother you but all the elections stuff is really confusing me and i don't know what's happening

I'm not at the age of voting but will be by the time of the next elections

Again sorry to be a bother

Not a bother at all! And good on you for wanting to learn about this stuff already! The more informed you are by the time you are of voting age, the more informed of a decision you can make 🙂

Full disclosure, I'm not a social scientist or anything, just an average Indian citizen/voter with some academic expertise (not in this field). If someone reading all this finds something wrong, please feel free to point it out, preferably politely.

TL;DR : Indian parliamentary system is built to thrive on diverse viewpoints representative of its people. An attempt to smooth out dissensions and differences without healthy discussion goes against a democratic system. What we are happy about this week is election of a healthy opposition and a coalition that has the potential of keeping power concentration into one hands in check.

This is a bit of an expansive topic but I'm gonna break down certain key terms that you're gonna hear a lot in the news or other election commentary in the next few days. I'm not sure how much of a background knowledge you already have, so this is super long and detailed. Sorry about that in advance! Take your time reading this, or use it as a reference. Up to you! Follow up questions are more than welcome.

The Indian Parliament: The Indian Parliament is split into two houses, the Lower House or the Lok Sabha/House of the People, and the Upper House or the Rajya Sabha/Council of States. Lok Sabha members are appointed through elections while Rajya Sabha members are selected by the State Legislative Assemblies (Vidhan Sabha) and the President. When a new law is proposed as a bill or an ammendment to the constitution is proposed, it must pass through BOTH the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

The Lok Sabha: Lok Sabha has a total of 543 seats, representing 543 electoral constituencies throughout the country. Note that these 543 constituencies aren't exactly based on existing district divisions (eg: The Ayodhya district in UP is in the Faizabad constituency). Constituencies are split by population density. This means a region with more people will have more seats/stronger voice in the Lok Sabha. As a result, the largest state by area, Rajasthan has 25 seats in the Lok Sabha, while the most densely populated state of Uttar Pradesh has 80 seats in the Lok Sabha despite being the 4th largest state in the country. Also means if a political party bags UP, it gives them a huge leg up in winning Lok Sabha elections. To form a government, a political party or a group of political parties (a coalition) needs to have majority in the Lok Sabha. This mean winning over 272 seats or in other words, winning majority votes in 272 or more constituencies. Lok Sabha elections happen every 5 years, and the one that just happened, was a Lok Sabha election.

Important parties and alliances to keep in mind while parsing the news and comments are :

Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP): The ruling party that formed the government in the past two Lok Sabha terms (10 years). Note that in the 2014 and 2019 elections, BJP won a majority without forming an alliance with any other party. BJP's core politics are right-wing, which typically translates to capitalism, socially conservative, and maintaining class hierarchy as a form of order and structure in society.

Indian National Congress (INC or Congress): The main opposition party against the BJP. Indian National Congress's politics are liberal/center. While their polities don't entirely dismantle class/caste divide, they don't entirely aim to privatize sectors or take capitalism as the end all be all.

National Democratic Alliance (NDA): BJP-led coalition that secured majority in Lok Sabha elections and will form the government for the upcoming election term.

Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA): Congress led coalition which didn't get the majority, but did secure 232 out of the 543 seats in the Lok Sabha. Even though those that are part of the INDIA coalition won't be forming the government, they will be present in the Lok Sabha as the elected representative of their respective constituency to voice their opinion on any motion that passes through the Lok Sabha.

Janta Dal (United) or JD(U): A political party from Bihar led by Nitish Kumar. JD(U) is currently part of the NDA, however JD(U) joined NDA pretty much right before the elections. As a matter of fact, Nitish Kumar has a tendency to switch sides depending on what he thinks would ensure his power and position. In 2014, when it became apparent that BJP was aiming for a Modi-led government and that Nitish, as someone who is not formally in BJP, didn't stand a chance of even being a cabinet minister, much less the Prime Minister, Nitish left NDA. However, back then, BJP managed to get a clear majority and Nitish's pullback didn't have weight. However, with JD(U) winning 12 seats in this election and BJP having to rely on a coalition government, Nitish's pullback has weight. At the time of writing this, word on the street is Nitish is sticking with the NDA and has made demands for 2 cabinets being handed over to JD(U) (See below cut for info on what is a cabinet).

Telugu Desam Party or TDP: Led by Chandrababu Naidu, TDP is a party with a stronghold in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Currently also in the NDA coalition, TDP managed to win 16 seats in Andhra Pradesh. While Chandrababu Naidu isn't as much of a flip-flopper as Nitish, he has been fairly outspoken against the Modi government in the past. That being said, word on the street is also that Naidu garu may have been offered the position of the Lok Sabha Speaker (as in the person who mediates Lok Sabha discussions) and to also assign 2 cabinet berths to TDP in exchange for their continued support of NDA.

Other notable parties and names:

- DMK : Won 22 seats in Tamil Nadu. Is in the INDIA coalition/opposition. Led by M. K. Stalin.

- AITC or TMC: Won 29 seats in West Bengal. Is in the INDIA coalition/opposition. Led by Mamata Banerjee.

- SP : Won 37 seats in Uttar Pradesh. Is in the INDIA coalition/opposition. Led by Akhilesh Yadav.

All in all, the Indian parliamentary system allows for diverse voices and points of view to be a part of the discussion regarding national policies and lawmaking, even if the said voice doesn't make the ruling government. Something also to keep in mind about Indian politicians specifically is that they rarely think about public welfare and rather prioritize their personal hold on power. None of them are above the other when it comes to scheming on how to maintain power and these schemes often involve tactics to deflect their accountability towards the people.

In its decade long term, BJP as a ruling party has invested on multiple levels to maintain a one-man stronghold. I want to keep this answer objective and won't comment on any specific ruling. However, know that a one-man stronghold and a weak opposition defeats the purpose of the parliament and the constituencies. What most people are celebrating today is having a healthy opposition in place in addition to a coalition which would be a sort of check against power being concentrated into one person's hand.

When you vote in the next election, keep in mind that Indian politicians aren't like bands or artists you should root for. What you will be electing them to are positions of public service. Their priority is power and YOUR vote helps them have that. You are not answerable for their loss, THEY are answerable to YOU.

Also whoever you elect to the Lok Sabha is among the candidates in your constituency. A random schmuck from South Delhi who voted for BJP didn't vote for Modi, they voted for Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, the BJP candidate running from South Delhi. You could make the argument 'they voted for Modi Sarkar!' but the real, flesh and blood person that vote put in the parliament was not Narendra Modi, it was Ramvir Singh Bidhuri. Only people in Varanasi could vote directly for Modi because he contested from there. Had Modi lost the Varanasi seat, he wouldn't have been a member of the Lok Sabha. In which case, even if BJP or NDA made the government, Modi would have to become a part of the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha in the next six months to be chosen as the Prime Minister. Long story short, learn more about the constituency you are in, the candidates and parties in that constituency, the demographic of your community, the problems it faces, and in light of all of that, who is the best candidate to represent your community's voice in the Lok Sabha.

Adding an additional note cabinets, but I think that's a little tangential so it's under the cut. Again, follow up questions more than welcome. Hope this helps you make some sense of the mess that is Indian electoral politics!

Cabinets and Socialism: A Cabinet Minister assumes leadership of one of the 53 ministries within the government. Most countries around the world, regardless of their government system, have a similar structure. Though, I do want to point out that India is a Socialist Republic. What this means, is that there are entire sectors that are folded into a centralized, government funded cabinet as opposed to a third party, like a private company, being responsible for it. Indian Railways are a great example for this. From literally manufacturing trains to operating railway stations to laying down rail lines to issuing tickets, the Ministry of Railway is responsible for all of it. While Indian Railways do have subdivisions to handle different aspects, the Minister of Railways is in-charge of the management of ALL of those subdivisions. There are also sectors like Aviation or Telecom where while the government doesn't own ALL airlines or telecom companies, the government does have it's own public funded unit (Air India in case of aviation and BSNL and MTNL in case of Telecom) and there are cabinet ministers who oversee the management of these units in addition to laying out guidelines and regulations which the entire sector has to follow.

Socialist structures with their govt centralized system help regulate cost and keep cost inflation in check because the purpose of a cabinet that runs on government money is public service, not profit margin (eg: general compartment train tickets are affordable and have been affordable for a long time). In the meantime, privatization of sectors may increase efficiency of a service (eg: Ministry of External Affairs outsourcing passport services to TCS has been a huge success), it may also drive cost inflation, unless checked on by the ministry responsible for the third party contract. We will find out who in the NDA will lead which cabinet on June 8.

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The Biography Of Shri Bishwanantha Das

Bishwanath Das supported the Indian independence movement from both Odisha and Uttar Pradesh. He was a member of the legislative council of Madras Province from 1921 to 1930. He was instrumental in the creation of a separate state for the Odia-speaking people. After the separation of Odisha on 1 April 1936, he became its prime minister (premier) on 19 July 1937. He became a member of the Constituent Assembly of India in 1946 representing Orissa. He served as the governor of Uttar Pradesh from 16 April 1962 to 30 April 1967. In 1966, he was made the president of Servants of the People Society (Lok Sevak Mandal founded by Lala Lajpat Rai). After the Odisha Vidhan Sabha election in 1971, the Utkal Congress, the Swatantra Party and the Jharkhand Party formed a United Front and he became the chief minister of the United Front government, in Odisha. He was in office from 3 April 1971 to 14 June 1972.

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Up By Election 2022 Voting Live: Mainpuri Lok Sabha, Rampur Khatauli Vidhan Sabha Chunav Bypoll – Uttar Pradesh Bypolls Live: मैनपुरी लोकसभा और रामपुर-खतौली विधानसभा सीट पर उपचुनाव आज, मतदान सवेरे 7 बजे से

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यूपी: ल���ीमपुर (पलिया) में लाभार्थी योजनाओं की कड़वी हक़ीकत 

चुनाव प्रचार के लिए कुछ दिन लखीमपुर (पलिया) के कई गाँवों में जाना हुआ। वहाँ पलिया विधानसभा क्षेत्र से ऐपवा जिला अध्यक्ष व प्रदेश उपाध्यक्ष आरती राय भाकपा माले की उम्मीदवार थीं। आरती राय चुनाव प्रचार करते हुए पलिया कस्बे के थारू (निराला नगर) में लोगों से बातचीत करने पर पता चला कि यहाँ भी विकास के नाम पर सिर्फ झूठ ही परोसा जा रहा है। गरीबों, महिलाओं के पास न रोजगार है, न आवास, न ही उज्ज्वला।…

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PM Modi to hold virtual rally in UP, Yogi Adityanath will file

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Covid: UP Govt Extends Closure of Schools Till Jan 30

Covid: UP Govt Extends Closure of Schools Till Jan 30

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday extended the closure of schools in the state till January 30 (Representational Image) The closure of schools has been extended till January 30 and online classes will continue. PTI Lucknow Last Updated:January 22, 2022, 16:32 IST FOLLOW US ON: The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday extended the closure of schools in the state till January 30 in view…

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कल BJP में शामिल होंगी मुलायम सिंह की छोटी बहू अपर्णा यादव, CM योगी रहेंगे मौजूद

कल BJP में शामिल होंगी मुलायम सिंह की छोटी बहू अपर्णा यादव, CM योगी रहेंगे मौजूद

अपर्णा यादव कल 10 बजे दिल्ली में बीजेपी ज्वाइन करेंगी। अपर्णा यादव ने 2017 में समाजवादी पार्टी के टिकट पर लखनऊ कैंट से चुनाव लड़ा था लेकिन वो रीता बहुगुणा जोशी से हार गई थीं विधानसभा चुनाव से पहले उत्तर प्रदेश से एक बड़ी खबर सामने आ रही है। मुलायम सिंह यादव की छोटी बहू अपर्णा यादव कल भारतीय जनता पार्टी (BJP) में शामिल होंगी। अपर्णा यादव कल 10 बजे दिल्ली में बीजेपी ज्वाइन करेंगी। वह मुख्यमंत्री…

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UP Election 2022 : मायावती कहां हैं, कहीं भाजपा ने उन्हें एजेंसियों का डर तो नहीं दिखाया? पढ़िए डिप्टी सीएम केशव ने क्या जवाब दिया - news 2022

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Akhilesh Yadav and Jayant Chaudhari meeting: लखनऊ में अखिलेश यादव के घर पहुंचे जयंत चौधरी, RLD-SP गठबंधन और सीटों का हो सकता है ऐलान

Akhilesh Yadav and Jayant Chaudhari meeting: लखनऊ में अखिलेश यादव के घर पहुंचे जयंत चौधरी, RLD-SP गठबंधन और सीटों का हो सकता है ऐलान

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मथुरा बीएसपी के राष्ट्रीय महासचिव सतीश चंद्र मिश्र शुक्रवार को वृंदावन में साधु-संतों से मिले। उन्होंने कहा कि यहां मैं बचपन से आ रहा हूं। भगवान के धाम की यह दुर्दशा देखकर मन विचलित होता रहा। मैं राजनीति में आया तो अपनी राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष मायावती से कहा कि ठाकुरजी की इस नगरी का सौंदर्यीकरण करवा दें। उस समय यहां काफी काम ��ुआ। सतीश मिश्र ने कहा कि कुछ लोग भगवान श्रीराम का नाम लेते हैं, लेकिन सीताजी…

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Kanpur Cantonment Assembly: इस मुस्लिम बाहुल्य सीट पर क्या फिर काबिज होगी बीजेपी? 26 साल तक लगातार खिला था कमल

  उत्तर प्रदेश में आगामी विधानसभा चुनाव को लेकर राजनीतिक दलों ने एक दूसरे को मात देने के लिए कमर कस ली है। मौजूदा विधायकों के साथ साथ संभावित प्रत्यासी अपने-अपने क्षेत्रों में तैयारी शुरू कर दिए हैं। इस बीच बात करते हैं औद्योगिक नगरी कानपुर जिले के कैंट विधानसभा (Cantonment Assembly) सीट की। इस सीट पर 26 साल से भारतीय जनता पार्टी का कब्जा रहा है, लेकिन 2017 में मोदी लहर होने के बाद भी बीजेपी यह…

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यूपी चुनाव: अयोध्या की कसमकस क्या भाजपा को भारी पड़ सकती है?

यूपी चुनाव: अयोध्या की कसमकस क्या भाजपा को भारी पड़ सकती है?

यूपी में चुनावी बुखार की शुरुआत जनवरी में चुनावों तारीख के ऐलान के बाद से ही शुरु हो गई थी। हर कोई जानने को उत्सुक था कि यूपी में इस बार क्या होने वाला है। इसका सबसे बड़ा कारण यह है कि इस बार के चुनाव में लोगों के पास वोट करने के अपने मुद्दे थे, बजाए कि हिंदू-मुस्लिम करने के। क्योंकि प्रदेश के बेहद ज्वलंत मुद्दों पर सरकार कोई चर्चा नहीं कर रही थी। यूपी दौरे के दौरान मैं कई जगहों पर गई, जहां लोगों…

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'Ujjwala Yojana' has become 'bujwalla': Akhilesh attacks BJP over gas prices ahead of UP polls

‘Ujjwala Yojana’ has become ‘bujwalla’: Akhilesh attacks BJP over gas prices ahead of UP polls

Image Source : PTI FILE IMAGE The SP chief lambasted the government for highlighting its achievement in generating employment through ads in Delhi and asked people how many of them got any jobs. Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections in 2022, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday attacked the BJP government and said that the Prime Minister’s ‘Ujjwala Yojana’ has become ‘bujwalla’ (a…

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विधानसभा चुनाव: सिराथू विधानसभा से चुनावी मैदान में आ सकते है डिप्टी सीएम केशव प्रसाद मौर्य, विपक्षी खेमे में हलचल-

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