Electoral Commission of India

The Electoral Commission of India (ECI) is an independent constitutional authority responsible for administering and overseeing elections in India. Established in 1950, its primary role is to ensure free and fair elections at the national, state, and local levels. The ECI oversees the entire electoral process, including voter registration, candidate nominations, and election conduct. It also sets rules to maintain the integrity of elections, manage election disputes, and regulate political parties. The commission is instrumental in upholding democratic principles and ensuring that citizens can exercise their right to vote without coercion or manipulation.