Election Commission of India
Constitutional Status and Powers
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body established under Article 324 to superintend, direct, and control the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to Parliament, state legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President.
- Article 324: Vests in ECI the superintendence, direction, and control of elections; establishes the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and allows for appointment of additional Election Commissioners
- Article 325: No person to be ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste, or sex
- Article 326: Elections to Lok Sabha and state legislatures on basis of adult suffrage
- CEC's security of tenure: Removal process for CEC is same as a Supreme Court judge (Article 324(5)); other Election Commissioners may be removed on recommendation of the CEC
- Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023: Changed appointment procedure — CEC and ECs appointed by President on recommendation of committee comprising PM, Cabinet Minister, Leader of Opposition; CJI excluded from the committee (previously CJI was included under convention)
- ECI's power in election disputes: ECI has quasi-judicial powers to adjudicate on recognition of political parties, election symbols, model code of conduct enforcement
● Tracked since February 19, 2026 · last seen August 08, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
30 Jun '26
Twenty-three parties, Independent MP write to Chief Justice on SIR, role of EC
Polity & Governance
21 Jun '26
Congress makes strong pitch for making right to vote a fundamental right
Polity & Governance
29 Apr '26
How accurate were 2021 exit polls in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam?
International Relations
14 Apr '26
Person born in India has right to remain on electoral roll, vote: Supreme Court
Polity & Governance
13 Apr '26
Those hit by SIR deletions may see their other rights diluted: Prashant Bhushan
Polity & Governance
07 Apr '26
45% out: EC releases first data of deletions after adjudication in West Bengal
Polity & Governance
07 Apr '26
Opposition failed to provide proof, say presiding officers on CEC removal plea
Polity & Governance
07 Apr '26
Watch: TMC vs BJP — but the real story is missing voters | West Bengal 2026
Polity & Governance
02 Apr '26
No word on motion against CEC, match-fixing in broad daylight: TMC’s O’Brien
Polity & Governance
26 Mar '26
General Elections and bye-elections 2026: Scrutiny of Nominations concludes
Environment & Ecology
26 Mar '26
Names of 13 lakh Bengal voters under adjudication deleted, say sources
Polity & Governance
Plus 16 earlier mentions since February 19, 2026.
Polity & Governance
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls
Polity & Governance
Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
Polity & Governance
Article 142
Polity & Governance
Electoral Roll Revision
Polity & Governance
Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
Polity & Governance
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)
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