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 strengthen the body.

Election Commission is a constitutional body, Formed under Article 324 and is called as Bulwark of India's democracy by ensuring free and Fair election. Election commission's role in Electoral democracy: (1) making election Free For any citizen to contest by providing level playing Field. By Not discriminativity on basis of Caste, Religion etc. (ensuring Right to contest election). (2) Preparation of electoral field [Article -324] and their in Protecting [Right to Vote]. (3) Regulation of political Parties :- i By Registration, Recognition of political parties ii Regulating Funding iii expenditure of individual candidate —preventing Vote Buying iv To enforce model code of conduct. (4) Voter's education (SVEEP program) and ensuring (One vote—one value) in democracy.