Question Q3GS2GS2
The Election Commission of India has a vital role in building a robust framework of electoral democracy. Highlighting challenges associated with the functioning of ECI, suggest measures to reform the system.
Main Body
Article 324 of Indian Constitution provides for an independent Election Commission of India ECI to conduct free and fair elections in our country. It play a vital role in building a robust framework of electoral democracy in India by performing various functions likeEnsures representative democracyconduct periodic elections Implement Model Code of Conduct MCC Register political parties (on 24109, 4TA 1951) Prepare/revise electoral rolls However, various challenges associated with ECI have been highlighted in recent times1. No power to deregister political party. [CCI party form]Money LaunderingTax evasion Shell company 2. Misguided manipulation of CVIStroubles in issue. 3. Addiction of political bias on ECIpenalizing ruling party even if they violate MCC. 4. ECI's cleansure to allow transfers during brief faced criticism. 5. Hawkers associated with Criminalization [24(1)]
6. Anonymity of non-transparency in electoral bondsseriale hidden Electoral bonds: Home lack of informed decision making by public. In the wake of these challenges, reforms are needed in ECI1. Give powers to ECI to deregister parties. 2. Collegium system for appointment to ECITransparency (S 4 request). 3. Procedure of removal of Election Commissioners should be made at par with CEC. 4. Entire expense of ECI-shonned be made charged out of LPIensure neutrality of body. 5. District Forward committeeECI showed have the powers for speedy trails of electoral offences (en: acquittal notice 4 pages but took courts 1st). ECI working in free & fair manner will ensure keep in preventing the democratic ethos, hence reforms should be taken for footing.
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Conclusion
ECI working in free & fair manner will ensure keep in preventing the democratic ethos, hence reforms should be taken for footing.
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Topper
Lavanya Gaur
AIR 572024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Elections
Elections
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290
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