The Electoral Process

Preparing voters list, Deciding election timetable, Scrutinizing candidate applications, Recognizing political parties

The Election Commission prepares voter lists, decides election schedules, scrutinizes applications, and recognizes political parties. Making policies and appointing ministers are government functions.

Delimitation Commission

The Delimitation Commission is responsible for creating and restructuring constituencies. It works independently without succumbing to any pressure.

Electronic Voting Machine

EVM stands for Electronic Voting Machine. These replaced ballot boxes in the 1990s, making voting easier and faster.

Misuse of money during elections, Candidates with criminal background, Violence during elections, Family monopoly in politics

Major challenges include money misuse, criminal candidates, election violence, and family monopoly. Lack of voters is not mentioned as a challenge in the chapter.