The number and value of votes are based on the population in 1971 rather than the current population, as a result of the 42nd Amendment, and extended by the 84th Amendment,[2] with the intention to encourage family planning programs in the states by ensuring that states are not penalised for lowering their population growth and development.
The presidential electoral college is made up of the following: The value of votes cast by elected members of the state legislative assemblies and both houses of parliament are determined by the provisions of article 55(2) of the Constitution of India.
[4] The details of number of voters and votes for the presidential election are given below.
[2] The formula for determining the number of votes held by an MLA is: That is, the average constituency size, determined by the 1971 census, in the state or union territory, divided by 1,000.
The formula for determining the number of votes held by an MP is: That is, the total Members of Parliament (Elected) = Lok Sabha (543) + Rajya Sabha (233) = 776 The number of votes for MPs are as follows: Total number of votes for presidential electors are as follows: