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Elections in Raipur
When the state of Chhattisgarh was carved out in 2000, which was once a part of Madhya Pradesh. Raipur is one of the 11 Lok Sabha constituencies that belong to the
state of Chhattisgarh.
The Raipur constituency covers the whole district of Raipur, whose administrative seat is the Raipur city. With a population of 10, 10,087, Raipur
is the capital city of Chhattisgarh.
The economy thrives on a rich agricultural base, owing to the extensive production of different types of rice varieties grown in the rich alluvial plains in the District.
The state of Chhattisgarh is popularly known as the “Rice Bowl of India”. The image of an agriculturally rich Raipur is in the process of transition and
development.
Raipur is gradually becoming a commercial and industrial hub, with the prominent presence of steel, cement, aluminium and power industries.
Elections in Raipur start with the declaration of dates by the election commission. Publishing of electoral rolls is a key process that happens before the elections and is vital for the conduct
of elections in India.
According to the Indian Constitution, it sets the eligibility of an individual for voting as any person who is a citizen of India and above 18 years of age.
Before the elections itself it is the responsibility of the eligible voters to enroll their names. The model code of conduct comes in force from the day the dates are announced.
