The Election Laws Amendment Bill passed in the Parliament recently seeks to implement certain electoral reforms. One of them is the eligibility date. Till now, only one date – 1 January was considered for deciding eligibility with respect to age. What reform does the Bill seek in this regard?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Introducing four dates – 1 January, 1 April, 1 July, 1 October.
· The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill passed in the Indian Parliament seeks to introduce four eligibility dates—1 January, 1 April, 1 July, and 1 October—for voter registration.
· Previously, only 1 January was used as the cutoff date for determining eligibility in terms of age (18 years).
· This reform aims to facilitate the inclusion of eligible voters more frequently throughout the year, enhancing voter participation and ensuring that people turning 18 do not have to wait an entire year to get registered.
Explanation of Other Options:
· Introducing two dates – 1 January and 1 June: This option suggests only two eligibility dates, which is incorrect as the Bill proposes four dates.
· Eliminating the idea of eligibility date – enrolment throughout the year: Continuous enrolment throughout the year is not part of the Bill. The Bill specifies four fixed dates for voter eligibility.
· Introducing three dates – 1 January, 1 May: This option is incorrect as the Bill introduces four dates, not three.