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Question
Explain the following concept
By-elections
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Solution
- Sometimes elections are conducted in the constituency by Election Commission under special circumstances as follows:
- If an elected representative in Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), or local self-government resigns.
- If there is a vacant seat on account of his/her death.
2. Under both the above circumstances, the elections are held for the vacant seat. This is called a by-election.
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