Table of contents | |
Understanding the State Government | |
Who is an MLA? | |
Debates in the Legislative Assembly | |
Working of the Government | |
Role of MLAs in a Democracy |
The government operates at three levels:
- Local level – governing cities, towns, and villages.
- State level – governing individual states.
- National level – governing the entire country.
This chapter focuses on the state government and its functions within a democracy. We will explore the roles and responsibilities of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and ministers. The chapter also explains how citizens can express their concerns to the government and seek its help. The concept is illustrated using healthcare as a key example.
An MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) is a representative elected by the people in a specific area, known as a constituency, to speak for them in the state's Legislative Assembly.
BJP won in HP 2017 Elections
If a political party wins more than half of the constituencies, it forms the ruling party, while the other parties form the opposition.
For example, in the 2017 Himachal Pradesh elections, the BJP won 44 out of 68 seats, making it the ruling party. The INC became the main opposition party with fewer seats.
Chief Minister and Ministers
In the Legislative Assembly, MLAs participate in debates to discuss important issues, share their opinions, and ask questions.
Ministers respond to the questions raised by MLAs, explaining the government's actions and strategies.
Any decisions made by the government, such as how to tackle problems, need to be approved by the MLAs in the Legislative Assembly.
These debates allow MLAs to express the concerns of the people from their constituencies, such as problems related to healthcare, water supply, and sanitation.
Legislative Assembly
Imagine a situation where a diarrhea outbreak occurs in the state. MLAs from affected areas might raise concerns about how the health department is handling the crisis. Possible actions suggested by MLAs to resolve the issue could include:
Along with these immediate measures, MLAs might also propose long-term solutions like building new healthcare centers, hiring more medical professionals, and maintaining cleanliness in public areas.
By addressing these issues, both the ruling party and the opposition can work together to improve the quality of life for all citizens.
The state government has the authority to make new laws related to healthcare, sanitation, and other public services.
By understanding the roles of MLAs, ministers, and the Legislative Assembly, we can better appreciate how our state governments function and how they address the issues faced by the people.
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