election commission

The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body responsible for administering elections to the national legislature and state legislatures. It is charged with ensuring free, fair, and impartial elections.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to escalating calls from the political opposition for the resignation of its head.

Latest on election commission

• India's opposition steps up calls to oust election commission head
• Why India's Election Commission is in the eye of a storm - again
• India’s cockroach party leaders freed as election chief protests mount

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