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Election Commission

Quick Points to Remember:

• Autonomous body for election administration
• Powers under constitution article 324
• Decides the code of conduct for parties

• EVMs, EPICS, NOTA etc recent reforms by commission

Introduction

India is the largest democracy of the world. Democracy ensures that we choose our
leaders by the way of elections. The Election Commission of India is the supreme
body that is responsible for administration of elections in India.

It ensures that elections of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and legislative assemblies are
conducted in a free and unbiased manner. It is set up under article 324 of the
Constitution of India.

Key Points

• In India, regular elections are conducted at intervals. The Election
Commission has the following functions:
1. Monitor the registration process of political parties.
2. Issue of a code of conduct to be followed by every political party.
3. Issue of symbols to various political parties and giving them
recognition.
4. To check the qualifications, assets and criminal records of the
participants.
5. Updating the voters list every year.
6. To keep a check on the election expenses.
7. To monitor the campaigns and propaganda undertaken by various
parties.

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