Constitutional Provision for Election Commission of India
- Article 324 provides for an independent Election Commission for the ‘superintendence, direction and control of the electoral roll and the conduct of elections in India.
- The Election Commission of India plays a decisive role in all aspects related to elections.
- There is a State Election Commission for every state, they have a responsibility for conducting local body elections at Panchayat and Municipalities of the state.
Free and Fair Election| Class 11 Polity Notes
Election is a mechanism in which people can choose their representatives at regular intervals and change them if they wish to do so. Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of a strong democracy. Free and Fair Election is a true challenge of any election system. It ensures an impartial and transparent Election system and allows the voter’s aspirations to find legitimate expression through the electoral results.
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