Central University of Punjab’s Samvidhan Forum Announces National Article Writing Competition on Electoral Reforms [Prizes, Internships & Certificates]: Register by November 14The Samvidhan Forum, a student-led constitutional initiative at the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, has announced a National Article Writing Competition on Electoral Reforms as part of its flagship programme “Samvidhan Sangam – Constitution Day 2026.”Organised in collaboration with the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the competition seeks to encourage critical engagement with India’s electoral system and promote scholarly discussions on strengthening constitutional democracy, electoral accountability, and representative governance.Law students, researchers, academicians, and individuals interested in constitutional and electoral reforms are invited to submit original articles addressing contemporary electoral challenges and possible reforms in India.About Samvidhan Sangam – Constitution Day 2026The Article Writing Competition forms part of Samvidhan Sangam – Constitution Day 2026, a constitutional awareness initiative centred on the theme:“From the Preamble to the Ballot”The programme aims to foster informed discourse on constitutional values, democratic participation, electoral integrity, and institutional accountability while encouraging young scholars to contribute to policy and legal conversations on electoral reform.About the CompetitionThe National Article Writing Competition provides participants with an opportunity to critically analyse India’s electoral framework and suggest reforms that align with constitutional principles and democratic ideals.The competition is being conducted at the national level and is open to participants from across India.ThemeElectoral Reforms in India: Strengthening Constitutional DemocracyParticipants may write on the main theme or choose any of the indicative sub-themes provided by the organisers.Indicative Sub-ThemesSubmissions may focus on one or more of the following areas:Transparency and accountability in political funding.Candidate disclosures and criminalisation of politics.Integrity of electoral rolls and the right to vote.Independence and accountability of the Election Commission of India.Fair campaigning, including issues relating to money power, media influence, and misinformation.Technology in elections, including EVMs, VVPATs, and Artificial Intelligence in political campaigns.Inclusive representation and voter participation.Anti-defection laws and legislative accountability.Participants may also explore related aspects of electoral reform relevant to the broader theme.EligibilityThe competition is open to students, researchers, academicians, and individuals interested in constitutional law, electoral governance, public policy, and democratic reforms.Submission GuidelinesWord LimitArticle Length: 3,000–4,000 wordsWord limit includes footnotes.Title page excluded from word count.AbstractMaximum 200 words.KeywordsFive keywords are mandatory.LanguageEnglish only.Originality RequirementSubmissions must be original and unpublished.Simultaneous submission elsewhere is not permitted.Formatting RequirementsFile Format: .docxFont: Times New RomanFont Size: 12Line Spacing: 1.5Alignment: JustifiedFootnotes: Times New Roman, Size 10Citation StyleHarvard Referencing Style (21st Edition)Review and Evaluation ProcessAll submissions will undergo an anonymised peer-review process.Plagiarism and AI PolicyParticipants must ensure:Similarity Index remains below 10%.AI-generated content remains within the prescribed 10% threshold.Entries exceeding the prescribed limits may be disqualified without refund of the registration fee.The decision of the evaluation panel shall be final and binding.Registration FeeCategoryFeeSingle Author₹200Co-Authored Submission₹300The registration fee is payable to The Samvidhan Forum.Prizes and AwardsWinnerCash Prize: ₹1,500Two Innovation School Courses (Worth ₹3,998)Certificate of AchievementFirst Runner-UpCash Prize: ₹1,200Two Innovation School Courses (Worth ₹3,998)Certificate of AchievementSecond Runner-UpCash Prize: ₹1,000Two Innovation School Courses (Worth ₹3,998)Certificate of AchievementAdditional BenefitsE-Certificates for all valid entries.Internship opportunities for top-performing participants.PartnersCollaborating OrganisationAssociation for Democratic Reforms (ADR)Important DatesEventDateRegistration OpensNovember 5, 2026Last Date for Registration & Fee PaymentNovember 14, 2026Manuscript Submission DeadlineNovember 20, 2026Announcement of ResultsNovember 26, 2026How to Register?Interested participants must complete the registration process through the official registration portal and pay the applicable registration fee before the prescribed deadline.The manuscript submission link will be shared separately with registered participants.REGISTER HEREContact DetailsAarav KandoiPhone: +91 88733 96208Email: thesamvidhanforum@gmail.comWhy Participate?Electoral reforms remain one of the most significant areas of constitutional and public policy debate in India. 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