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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Role of election commission in India
Authors
Meenakshi, Manjinder, Dr. Sushila
Abstract
One of the most important features of the
democratic polity is elections at regular intervals. Elections constitute the
signpost of the democracy; these are medium through which the attitudes, values
and beliefs of the people towards their political environment reflected. Elections
are the central democratic procedure for selecting and controlling leaders.
Elections grant people a government and the government has constitutional right
to govern those who elect it. Elections symbolize the sovereignty of the people
and provide legitimacy to the authority of the government. Thus, free &
fair elections are indispensable for the success of the democracy. In order to
ensure free & fair elections the Constitution establishes the Election
Commission. In January 25, 1950, the Election Commission has established in
India. The secretariat of the Commission has 300 officials, and is located in
New Delhi. This is a body autonomous in character and insulated from political
pressures and executive influence.
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Pages:165-169
How to cite this article:
Meenakshi, Manjinder, Dr. Sushila "Role of election commission in India". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 165-169
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