The Election Commission of India
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A Pillar of Indian Democracy The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an important constitutional body that manages elections in India. Elections are an essential part of democracy because they give citizens the opportunity to choose their representatives. The ECI is responsible for organising and supervising this electoral process. What is the Election Commission? The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority. It conducts elections for the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, President and Vice-President of India. Main Functions of the Election Commission 1. Conducting Elections The ECI prepares the election schedule, manages polling, and oversees the counting of votes. It also appoints observers and coordinates the election process. 2. Maintaining Electoral Rolls The Commission works with election authorities to maintain electoral rolls and provides services for voters to check their names, polling stations, and other el...