Andhra Pradesh SEC notifies indirect elections for 659 Mandal and 28 Zilla Praja Parishads
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Panchayati Raj & urban local bodies· Prelims·
Panchayati Raj structure and leadership selection: a relevant GS2 topic on local self-governance.
Why in news
The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) notified indirect elections for leadership posts of 659 Mandal Praja Parishads and 28 Zilla Praja Parishads following the November 7 results.
Background
The elections for leadership posts are scheduled for November 19 and November 20. Elected members will choose leaders via a show of hands, with co-opted members from minority communities being elected before leadership posts are filled.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyAndhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) is the body notifying the local body elections.
- FactThe notification covers 659 Mandal Praja Parishads and 28 Zilla Praja Parishads.
- FactLeadership posts are filled via a show of hands by elected members.
- FactCo-opted members from minority communities are elected prior to the filling of leadership posts.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the leadership elections in Andhra Pradesh's local bodies, consider the following statements:
- Leadership posts are filled through a direct vote by the general public.
- The notification covers 659 Mandal Praja Parishads and 28 Zilla Praja Parishads.
- Co-opted members from minority communities are elected before leadership posts are filled.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)3 only
- (b)1 and 3 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: Leadership posts are filled via a show of hands by elected members.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in ensuring grassroots democracy and local self-governance in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Representation dynamics: Balancing the inclusion of minority communities through co-opted seats in local bodies.
- Procedural transparency: Ensuring the integrity of 'show of hands' voting in indirect leadership elections.
- Decentralization efficacy: The role of Mandal and Zilla Praja Parishads in rural development and administrative decentralization.
Keywords: Panchayati Raj Institutions · Local Self-Government · Decentralization · Grassroots Democracy · Indirect Elections
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