Reforms of the Election Commission in India

Abstract: There is an institution responsible for conducting elections in all the states of the world. It is called the Election Commission in India, the Election Commission in Britain, and the Central Election Commission in Russia. India is the largest democratic state in the world. Elections play an important role in democracy. The Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections in India and declaring the election results. The Commission, which has the objective of conducting free and fair elections, was established on January 25, 1950, under Article 324 of the Constitution of India. The Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, President, Vice President, etc. Part XV of the Constitution of India describes the Election Commission of India and elections. Article 324 provides for the formation of the Election Commission, supervision of elections, directions and rules of the Election Commission. Article 325 provides that no discrimination shall be made in the preparation of electoral rolls based on religion, race, caste or sex. Article 326(1) states that citizens of India who have attained the age of 18 years shall be entitled to vote in elections. Article 327 empowers Parliament to make laws relating to elections and the Election Commission. Article 328 empowers the states to exercise their electoral powers, while Article 329 prohibits judicial interference in electoral matters.