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What is the composition of the Election Commission in India? Discuss its functions.

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The Election Commission of India consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. They are appointed by the President of India.

The following are the principle functions of the Election Commission of India:

  1. Demarcation of Constituencies.

  2. Preparation of Electoral Rolls.

  3. Recognition of Political parties and allotment of symbols.

  4. Scrutiny of nomination papers.

  5. Conduct of polls.

  6. Scrutiny of election expense of candidates


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