Can a candidate lose a security deposit? If a candidate fails to get one-sixth of the total valid votes cast in that constituency then the security deposit is seized by the Election Commission of India.

MP vs MLA: What's the difference?

What are reserved constituencies? Reserved constituencies are constituencies in which seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Tribes based on the size of their population

What is a legislative assembly?

What is an election deposit? It is the sum of money that every candidate contesting a Parliamentary or Assembly election is required to deposit with the Election Commission. This amount is called a security deposit.

What is the new poll expenditure limit? The Election Commission recently hiked it; check fresh ceilings

Which state has the largest assembly? Uttar Pradesh has more assembly constituencies than four of the remaining five states set to vote in the upcoming assembly elections

Who bears the cost of assembly elections?