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Key Points:
- Definition: Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RP Act) defines ‘leaders of a political party’ as star campaigners.
- Membership Requirement: Star campaigners must be members of the political party that appoints them, as per the RP Act.
- Maximum Number: A recognized national or State political party can appoint a maximum of 40 star campaigners, while a registered unrecognized political party can appoint up to 20.
- Notification Requirement: Names of the star campaigners must be communicated to the Election Commission (EC) and Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the States within seven days from the date of notification of such election.
- Multi-phase Election Provision: In multi-phase elections, a political party can submit separate lists of star campaigners for different phases.
- Single List for the Entire State: Despite provision for separate lists for different phases, major parties usually provide a single list applicable for all phases in a State.
Why in News:
- The wife of the Delhi Chief Minister, was recently appointed as a ‘star campaigner’ by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for its campaign in Gujarat.
