The Election Commission of India appointment process shifted from executive discretion to a statutory framework under the 2023 Act, replacing the Chief Justice of India with a Cabinet Minister, raising concerns over executive dominance and electoral independence.
Click to View MoreThe Model Code of Conduct ensures free and fair elections by regulating political entities. Lacking direct statutory backing, its enforcement relies on Article 324. Emerging challenges like deepfakes and freebies necessitate modernizing the framework with robust legal and digital tools.
Click to View MoreThe Model Code of Conduct, enforced by the Election Commission of India under Article 324, ensures fair elections. Addressing challenges like deepfakes and misuse of resources requires stronger ECI powers, digital monitoring, and implementing key Law Commission recommendations for effective enforcement.
Click to View MoreThe Election Commission of India has ordered a Special Intensive Revision in 23 states and UTs from April 2026 to clean electoral rolls through door to door verification. Backed by the Representation of the People Act 1950 and Articles 324 to 326, it targets ghost voters, migration gaps, and future reforms like a common electoral roll.
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