Day: March 21, 2025

Indian Polity

Election Commission of India And Its Role In Shaping Democracy. UPSC

March 21, 2025
Election

Election Commission of India is the constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India, the largest democracy in the world. The Election Commission of India draws its power and authority from the Indian constitution and various rules mentioned in the Representation of the People Act, 1951. In 2025, ECI celebrated its 75th Year of its establishment. Articles 324 to 325 of the Indian constitution provide for an election commission.