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Election Process in India

Telangana Board · Class 10 · Social Studies

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1. Election Commission of India

  • The Election Commission of India came into existence on 25 January 1950.
  • It is an autonomous constitutional body.
  • It conducts elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State legislative bodies, the President, and the Vice President.
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2. Chief Election Commissioner and Election Officers

  • The Chief Election Commissioner is the head of the Election Commission of India.
  • Usually, the Chief Election Commissioner is from the Indian Civil Services.
  • The tenure is 6 years or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
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3. Functions of the Election Commission

  • The functions of the Election Commission are classified as administrative, advisory, and quasi judicial.
  • Administrative functions include preparing and revising electoral rolls, announcing election schedules, receiving nominations, scrutinising nominations, finalising polling dates, recognizing political
  • The Election Commission also appoints enquiry officers to watch for electoral malpractices.
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4. Political Parties and Candidate Types

  • A political party is formed when it has a written code of conduct and registers with the Election Commission.
  • Political parties are classified as regional party and national party.
  • A party gets recognition as a regional party in a state if it gets 3% of valid votes or 3 Assembly seats.

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The Election Commission of IndiaThe Chief Election Commissioner isThe Election Commission has no separateThe functions are administrativeThe voting age was originally 21

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