Article 326 of the Constitution establishes elections to the House of the People and the Legislative Assemblies of States on the basis of adult suffrage, meaning every person who is a citizen of India and who is not less than eighteen years of age is eligible to vote.
Which one of the following is a constitutional Principle for elections in India ?
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2014 · Topic: Election Commission (Constitutional Provisions related to the Election Commission (Article 324))
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Answer: D. No person shall be excluded from the electoral roll on the grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or any of them.
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