What are different types of elections in India?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

In India, there are several types of elections, including the Lok Sabha elections for the national parliament, Vidhan Sabha elections for state legislative assemblies, and Panchayat elections for local self-governance bodies. Additionally, there are elections held for the Rajya Sabha, or the Council of States, which is the upper house of the Parliament, and elections for the President and Vice President of India.