The Politics of India
By
Rahil Bagchi
India got independence from Britain on Aug 15th, 1947
The Constitution of India was implemented on Jan 26, 1950
Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President
Satyameyva Jayate
India is a SOVEREIGN,
SOCIALIST,
SECULAR,
DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC
Supreme or Independent
NationSocial and
Economic Equality for ALL citizens
Equality of ALL religions. No
national religion
Form of government, where supreme power
vested in people
Government BY the people
Right to Equality Cannot discriminate on religion, race, caste, gender, place of birth Equality of opportunity for all citizens related to employment under
state government
Right to Particular Freedom Freedom of speech Freedom to assemble peacefully and without arms Freedom to form associations or unions Freedom to move freely throughout India Freedom to reside in any part of India
Cultural and Educational Rights Right to preserve its distinct language, script or culture
Right to Freedom of Religion Right to practice, profess and propagate religion, subject to
certain restriction (public order, social welfare etc.)
Right against Exploitation Prohibition against forced labor, child labor
Right to Constitutional Remedies Right to change the constitution
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judiciary BranchSupreme Court
High Court
Interprets laws and make judgments
Lok Sabha
545 members
Rajya Sabha
245 members
Make Laws
Parliament
All members are elected every 5 years
12 appointed by President, rest chosen
by state representatives
Head: President (ceremonial post)
Power with the Prime Minister (usually head of majority party or majority coalition)
Make sure that the policies are being followed
Regional Parties
Telegu Desam
DMK
Trinamool Congress
Samajwadi Party
National Parties
Congress
BJP
CPI(M)
Bahujan Samaj Party
Janata Dal
India is multi-party system: Lots and Lots of political parties.
…there are many, many more
Date of Election Announced
Campaign Starts
VOTE FOR …..
Voting Day
Schools, colleges are voting places
Government employee supervise process
Blue indelible ink indicate you voted
But I do not have a majority!!!What now??
Hi! I am the Prime Minister….I have a lot of work to do!!
Coalition Government – parties get together to
create a majority in Lok Sabha
UPA
Quiz Name 3 keywords in the Indian Constitution preamble?
Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
What is another name of the legislative branch? The Parliament
What are the 2 parts of the legislative branch? Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
How many political parties are there in India? Hundreds
Name one fundamental right? Right of Equality Right to Particular Freedom Right of freedom of religion
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