TEN CRITICAL QUESTIONS ON CURRENT GEOPLOITICAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES -14

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

TEN CRITICAL QUESTIONS ON CURRENT GEOPLOITICAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES -14

1. Electoral Roll Deletions and Democratic Legitimacy

Question: How do large-scale voter deletions affect electoral legitimacy and democratic participation in India?

Answer: Large-scale voter deletions raise concerns about procedural fairness and substantive democratic inclusion. While electoral roll revision aims to remove duplicates and ineligible voters, excessive deletions close to elections risk disenfranchisement. As seen in West Bengal, delays in grievance redressal may render legal remedies ineffective in practice. Electoral legitimacy depends not only on polling integrity but also on preparatory processes. Transparent verification, accessible appeals, and time-bound corrections are essential. Otherwise, administrative efficiency may inadvertently undermine democratic trust and participation.

2. Manipur Violence and Limits of Security-Centric Approach

Question: Why does recurring violence in Manipur indicate deeper governance failures beyond law-and-order issues?