Question 5GS2GS2
The role of Election Commission of India has evolved beyond conducting elections to becoming a guardian of electoral democracy. Critically evaluate.
Introduction
Elections are the bedrock of democracy and ECI's credibility is central to its legitimacy.
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Main Body
Role of ECI has evolved to guardian of electoral democracy: 1) Ensuring Free and Fair elections - basic structure of Constitution (Indira Gandhi case 1975). 2) Conduct Muscle and Money power (ex: seizing of liquor, money during 2024 campaign). 3) Ensuring voice of opposition is not stifled - by clan campaigns, free AIR time be.
4Ensure sanctity of elections - by MEE imposition (ex: Ban of T-Raja Singh in 2024 for Hate speech). 5) Ensuring constitutional Right of citizen is protected - Article 326 (Universal Adult Suffrage). Red Concerns remain: 1) Concern raised by opposition of business (ex: MH 2024 election). 2) Disenfranchisement concern of Urban / Migrant during Special Interval Review of Bihar.
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Topper
MADHVENDRA PRATAP SINGH
AIR 1532025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Elections
Role of Election Commission
Writing Stats
129
Total words
1
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