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100			_aSingh, Mayengbam Nandakishwor _932105
245			_aElection commission, electoral democracy and constitutionalizing of elections in India
260			_aIndian Journal of Public Administration
300			_a67(2), Jun, 2021: p.165-176
520			_aAmid the debates as to whether India practises democracy in the true fashion, the stupendous role of the Election Commission of India (ECI) clearly exhibits that India adopts at least a robust electoral democracy. Stringent election codes of conduct are imposed on political parties. The ECI ensures that all Indian citizens eligible for political rights exercise their franchise independently. They are sufficiently empowered to choose their representatives. Since the responsibilities of ensuring free and fair elections are shouldered by the Election Commission, there is no doubt that it holds one of the worthiest roles in shaping Indian democracy. This article seeks to examine the changing role of the ECI in building electoral democracy in the country. Most importantly, the present article attempts to examine the noteworthy measures undertaken by the ECI to bolster the electoral democracy in India in the 21st century. – Reproduced
650			_aPeople, Constitution, Franchise, Election, Politics _929851
773			_aIndian Journal of Public Administration
906			_aELECTIONS
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