Election Commission of India (ECI)

Introduction

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an independent constitutional body established under Article 324 of the Constitution.

Core Responsibilities

• • Conduct elections (Lok Sabha, State, President)
• • Prepare and update electoral rolls
• • Enforce the Model Code of Conduct
• • Ensure free and fair elections
• • Register political parties

Significance

• • Independent authority (free from government control)
• • Ensures fairness and transparency
• • Controls the entire election process
• • Prevents misuse of official power during polls