Legislative assembly elections are those elections in which the members of the state assembly are chosen. This election is held every five years and are done in different years for each state.
Campaign funding in state elections are regulated by state laws passed by each state's general assembly.
After the elections, the party or coalition of parties that have the majority of seats in the Legislative Assembly form government. The leader of the party becomes the premier and the cabinet is selected.
Campaign funding in state elections are regulated by state laws passed by each state's general assembly.
The Chief Election comissoner
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To become a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in India, you must be a citizen of India, at least 25 years old, and not hold any office of profit. You need to contest and win in the state legislative assembly elections or be nominated by a political party to represent a constituency.
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There are 4 major types of election held in India explained below in brief.General Election :In General Elections, the candidates are elected for the Lok Sabha and they are called MP's(Member of Parliament). They are held every 5 years. At present there are 544 members of Lok sabha, there can be at maximum 552 members of Lok sabha (current). These number of seats can be altered by an amendment done by parliament.Assemby Election:The State Assembly elections in India are the elections in which the Indian electorate choose the members of the Vidhan Sabha (or Legislative/State Assembly). They are held every 5 years and the members of the legislative assembly are called MLA's.Rajya Sabha Election:The body is elected by state and territorial legislatures. Terms of office are for six years, with one third of the members retiring every two years.There are 238 indirectly-elected members, who represent the 28 states and 2 Union Territories including the National Capital territory, New Delhi. Seats are allotted in proportion to population.Under article 80 of the Constitution of India, out of the 250 members of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha), 12 are nominated by the President of India from amongst persons who have special knowledge or practical experience in the fields such as literature, science, art or social service.President Election:The President is elected, from a group of nominees, by the elected members of the Parliament of India (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) as well as of the state legislatures (Vidhan Sabhas), and serves for a term of five years.A formula is used to allocate votes so there is a balance between the population of each state and the number of votes assembly members from a state can cast, and to give an equal balance between State Assembly members and National Parliament members.
1. General Elections- Held for Lok Sabha once in 5 years- Lok Sabha has 545 members- Some state legislature elections are held simultaneously with these parliamentary elections but due to early dismissal/ mid-term elections they got separated gradually.2. Mid - Term Elections- Held when an entire legislative assembly dissolves prior to completion of full 5 year term.3. By - Elections- When any one person from any legislative assembly leaves his position vacant (due to death, resignation etc.) elections for that one person will be held.- This person is so elected and remains in position for the unexpired term of the house.
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