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What is the Election Commission of India?
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It is an autonomous constitutional body under Art. 324 of the Indian Constitution. It administers elections in India and consists of one Chief Election Commissioner and two other commissioners.
Who appoints the election commissioners?
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The President appoints the election commissioners.
Why is the Chief Election Commissioner important?
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The Chief Election Commissioner heads the Election Commission and cannot be removed easily or on political grounds. This protects the independence of the Election Commission.
Does the Election Commission have its own separate staff?
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No. It does not have a separate staff of its own. Government officers, teachers, and other employees help it carry out elections.
What is the role of the State Election Commissions?
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State Election Commissions conduct important elections at the state level along with the Election Commission of India.
What are the main functions of the Election Commission in preparing for elections?
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It prepares the voters list, updates the list, includes new voters, and can issue identity cards to voters.
How does the Election Commission decide the timetable of elections?
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It decides when elections will be held and in how many stages they will be conducted in each state.
What happens after election dates are announced?
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Candidates fill applications, and the Election Commission scrutinises them to allow only eligible candidates to contest elections.
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