Election Commission of India: A Profile
A Constitutional Body
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body that is responsible for administering election processes in India. Established in 1950, the ECI is an autonomous body that functions independently of the government and other political entities.
Key Functions
The ECI's primary functions include:
- Conducting elections to the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) and Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament)
- Conducting elections to the state legislative assemblies
- Conducting elections to the presidency and vice-presidency
- Registering political parties
- Enforcing the Model Code of Conduct during elections
- Promoting electoral literacy and voter education
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