With reference to the election process and guidelines in India conside...
In India, the amount to be deposited by a general candidate who is contesting elections to Lok Sabha is 25000 rupees and for SC and ST candidates it is 12500 rupees. This was done in order to check the multiplicity of non-serious candidates. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
In order to facilitate the electors in identifying the candidates, the Election Commission of India has prescribed an additional measure by way of adding a provision for printing the photograph of candidate on the ballot paper to be displayed on the EVM (Ballot Unit) and on Postal Ballot Papers.
- This is to help avoid any confusion, which may arise when candidates with the same or similar names contest from the same constituency. For this purpose, the candidates are required to submit to the Returning Officer, their recent stamp size photograph as per the specifications laid down by the Commission. Hence, statement 2 is correct. As per section 62(5) in the Representation of the People Act, 1951 : o
- No person shall vote at any election if he is confined in a prison, whether under a sentence of imprisonment or transportation or otherwise, or is in the lawful custody of the police:
- Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall apply to a person subjected to preventive detention under any law for the time being in force. Thus a person whether convicted or not cannot vote at any election if he is confined in a prison. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
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Explanation:
1. Deposit for contesting elections:
- The first statement is correct. Any person contesting elections to the Lok Sabha must deposit 25000 rupees as per the guidelines set by the Election Commission of India. This deposit is a security measure to ensure that only serious candidates participate in the elections.
2. EVMs and postal ballots:
- The second statement is also correct. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and postal ballot papers used in elections do contain photographs of the candidates along with their party symbols. This is to help voters easily identify the candidate they wish to vote for.
3. Voting rights for individuals in jail:
- The third statement is incorrect. Any person who is in jail, whether convicted or undertrial, is not allowed to vote in an election as per the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Only individuals who are not disqualified due to any reason can exercise their right to vote.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B) 1 and 2 only, as the first and second statements are accurate while the third statement is incorrect.