🗳️ Article 325 of the Indian Constitution
Title: No person to be ineligible for inclusion in, or to claim to be included in a special, electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex
📘 Purpose:
Article 325 ensures universal equality in electoral participation by prohibiting discrimination in the preparation of electoral rolls. It establishes that only one general electoral roll shall exist for each constituency.
🔍 Key Provisions:
| Clause | Provision |
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| 1 | No person shall be disqualified from being included in the electoral roll for any constituency on the basis of: |
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Religion
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Race
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Caste
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Sex |
| 2 | Only one general electoral roll shall be maintained for each constituency —
📌 No separate rolls for different communities or groups. |
📊 Summary Table: Article 325
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Discrimination Prohibited On | Religion, race, caste, sex |
| Roll Type Allowed | Single, unified electoral roll for each constituency |
| Separate Rolls Allowed? | ❌ No special rolls based on community or identity |
| Purpose | To ensure equal voting rights and protect the secular and democratic nature of elections |
✅ Real-Life Example:
| Scenario | Is it Allowed? | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Creating a separate voter list for Scheduled Castes in a constituency | ❌ Not allowed | Violates Article 325 |
| Denying voter registration to a woman due to gender | ❌ Not allowed | Discriminatory under Article 325 |
| Unified electoral roll with all eligible voters regardless of identity | ✅ Allowed | Constitutionally mandated |
🧠 Why Article 325 Matters:
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Protects secular and inclusive democracy
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Ensures equal political rights to all citizens
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Prevents communal and caste-based divisions in elections
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