Types of Elections in India
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1. General Elections (Lok Sabha)
Held every 5 years to elect Members of Parliament (MPs) to the Lok Sabha. The party or coalition with a majority forms the central government, and its leader becomes the Prime Minister.
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2. State Assembly Elections (Vidhan Sabha)
Held every 5 years in each state to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The majority party forms the state government led by the Chief Minister.
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3. Local Body Elections
Elections for Panchayats (villages) and Municipalities (cities). They ensure self-governance at the grassroots level.
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4. Presidential and Vice-Presidential
Indirect elections where elected MPs and MLAs vote to choose the President and Vice-President of India.