As per the 73rd Amendment and Panchayati Raj Act, Zila Panchayats have a fixed term of 5 years. They manage rural development at the district level. Members are elected through direct elections by voters.

The UP Lokayukta Act was enacted in 1973 to investigate corruption allegations against public servants and ministers. It functions independently of the government. The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor in consultation with a committee.

The Delimitation Commission periodically redraws constituency boundaries based on the latest census. It ensures equal representation to growing populations. The last delimitation was done in 2008, freezing changes until 2026.

Allahabad High Court is the highest judicial body in Uttar Pradesh and one of the oldest in India. It has a principal bench in Prayagraj and a permanent bench in Lucknow. It deals with constitutional and civil matters.

The Election Commission of India (ECI), under Article 324, is responsible for conducting assembly and parliamentary elections. State Election Commissions handle local body polls. The ECI ensures free and fair elections across India.

The Governor is the ex-officio authority of both houses and can summon, prorogue, or dissolve the Legislative Assembly. He addresses the joint session at the beginning of a new legislative year. He does not preside but has overriding constitutional powers.

Article 169 empowers Parliament to create or abolish the Legislative Council of a state by law. Uttar Pradesh is among the few states with a bicameral legislature. Any change requires a resolution passed by the state assembly.

UP has a bicameral legislature; its upper house (Legislative Council) has a sanctioned strength of 100 members. Members are elected through various methods—MLAs, local authorities, teachers, graduates, and nominated. It functions as a revising chamber like the Rajya Sabha.

The Governor is appointed by the President under Article 155 of the Constitution. He acts as the constitutional head of the state. The appointment is generally based on advice from the Union Council of Ministers.

Uttar Pradesh sends 31 members to the Rajya Sabha, the highest among all Indian states. Rajya Sabha members are elected by MLAs through proportional representation. This reflects UP's large population and legislative size.

As per Article 173 of the Indian Constitution, the minimum age to become an MLA and thereby eligible for CM is 25. There is no separate provision for CM; he/she must be a member of the state legislature. Eligibility includes Indian citizenship and no disqualifications.

Govind Ballabh Pant served as the first CM of Uttar Pradesh from 1950 to 1954. He played a major role in shaping UP’s early administrative framework post-independence. Pant was also an active participant in India’s freedom movement.

The UP Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) has 403 elected members, making it the largest state assembly in India. It represents constituencies across the entire state. This number was fixed under the Delimitation Act, 2008.

The Governor’s term (5 yrs) corresponds with the Assembly’s five-year cycle.

All Mizoram Assembly seats are reserved for ST candidates due to tribal dominance.

Article 371F mandates special protections—not High Court issues.

The Mizoram Peace Accord was signed in June 1986 between the MNF and Government of India.

The Assembly term is five years unless sooner dissolved.

Like all states, the Governor is appointed by the President.

MNF, led by Laldenga and later Zoramthanga, has governed several terms since statehood.

As part of India, electoral voting age is 18 under the Representation of the People Act.

The Assembly building is located in Chaltlang, a locality in Aizawl.

Article 371F gives special status to Mizoram, ensuring protection of customary laws and autonomy.

The Mizoram Legislative Assembly consists of 40 seat

Mizoram has a unicameral legislature—only the Legislative Assembly (40 seats).

Brig. T. Sailo became the first CM in 1972 as head of the Union Territory council.

Mizoram has 11 districts, the latest (Hnahthial) created in 2019

Aizawl has been the state capital since statehood and hosts the legislative assembly and Secretariat.