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Election 
Commission 
of India
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Election 
Commission 
of India
Introduction & 
Constitutional Foundation
The Election Commission of India stands as the 
cornerstone of our democratic process, ensuring 
that the will of the people is accurately reflected 
through free and fair elections.
As the world's largest democracy with over 9603
970 million eligible voters (2024325)eligible 
voters, India's electoral system requires a robust 
constitutional framework and an independent 
body to manage this massive democratic exercise.
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Election 
Commission 
of India
Introduction & 
Constitutional Foundation
The Election Commission of India stands as the 
cornerstone of our democratic process, ensuring 
that the will of the people is accurately reflected 
through free and fair elections.
As the world's largest democracy with over 9603
970 million eligible voters (2024325)eligible 
voters, India's electoral system requires a robust 
constitutional framework and an independent 
body to manage this massive democratic exercise.
What is the Election Commission of 
India (ECI)?
The Election Commission of India is a permanent, independent constitutional body established 
on January 25, 1950 (one day before India became a republic).
The ECI serves as the guardian of electoral democracy in India with three primary mandates:
Ensuring free, fair and transparent elections throughout the country
Maintaining electoral integrity and public trust in the voting process
Administering elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and offices of the President and 
Vice-President
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Election 
Commission 
of India
Introduction & 
Constitutional Foundation
The Election Commission of India stands as the 
cornerstone of our democratic process, ensuring 
that the will of the people is accurately reflected 
through free and fair elections.
As the world's largest democracy with over 9603
970 million eligible voters (2024325)eligible 
voters, India's electoral system requires a robust 
constitutional framework and an independent 
body to manage this massive democratic exercise.
What is the Election Commission of 
India (ECI)?
The Election Commission of India is a permanent, independent constitutional body established 
on January 25, 1950 (one day before India became a republic).
The ECI serves as the guardian of electoral democracy in India with three primary mandates:
Ensuring free, fair and transparent elections throughout the country
Maintaining electoral integrity and public trust in the voting process
Administering elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and offices of the President and 
Vice-President
Constitutional Provisions Governing ECI
Article 324
Vests the "superintendence, direction, 
and control of elections" in the Election 
Commission
Provides the constitutional authority for 
the ECI to ensure free and fair elections
Article 325
Prohibits exclusion from electoral rolls on 
grounds of religion, race, caste, or sex
Article 326
Establishes elections on the basis of adult 
suffrage (every citizen above 18 years has 
right to vote)
Articles 327-329
Define Parliament's power to make 
election laws and bar courts from 
questioning elections except through 
election petitions
The ECI is an all-India body common to both Central and State elections, making it unique in its 
scope and authority (except for local body elections which are managed by State Election 
Commissions).
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Election 
Commission 
of India
Introduction & 
Constitutional Foundation
The Election Commission of India stands as the 
cornerstone of our democratic process, ensuring 
that the will of the people is accurately reflected 
through free and fair elections.
As the world's largest democracy with over 9603
970 million eligible voters (2024325)eligible 
voters, India's electoral system requires a robust 
constitutional framework and an independent 
body to manage this massive democratic exercise.
What is the Election Commission of 
India (ECI)?
The Election Commission of India is a permanent, independent constitutional body established 
on January 25, 1950 (one day before India became a republic).
The ECI serves as the guardian of electoral democracy in India with three primary mandates:
Ensuring free, fair and transparent elections throughout the country
Maintaining electoral integrity and public trust in the voting process
Administering elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and offices of the President and 
Vice-President
Constitutional Provisions Governing ECI
Article 324
Vests the "superintendence, direction, 
and control of elections" in the Election 
Commission
Provides the constitutional authority for 
the ECI to ensure free and fair elections
Article 325
Prohibits exclusion from electoral rolls on 
grounds of religion, race, caste, or sex
Article 326
Establishes elections on the basis of adult 
suffrage (every citizen above 18 years has 
right to vote)
Articles 327-329
Define Parliament's power to make 
election laws and bar courts from 
questioning elections except through 
election petitions
The ECI is an all-India body common to both Central and State elections, making it unique in its 
scope and authority (except for local body elections which are managed by State Election 
Commissions).
Composition and 
Appointment
The structure and appointment 
process of the Election 
Commission has evolved 
significantly over time, with recent 
reforms aimed at enhancing its 
independence and efficacy.