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The Elections Act 2017 QUESTION #9464
Question 1
Section 167(b) defines a distinct head of corrupt practice: calling upon or persuading any person to vote or refrain from voting based on their religion, province, community, race, caste, bradari, sector, or tribe. The 2023 amendment expanded this provision to also cover:
  • Sexual orientation
  • National origin
  • A person's gender or being a transgender person✔️
  • Regional language
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 167(b) [as amended by the 2023 Act] was expanded to include appeals based on a person 'is of a particular gender or is a transgender person' as a corrupt practice.