Reducing Independence Of The Election Commission Of India

SYLLABUS: GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 2 CONTEXT: The Election Commission (EC’s) independence and credibility has come into question in the recent phase of state elections in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala. The Madras High Court blamed the EC. It was for proliferating the second wave of Covid-19 during the electoral process by not acting in a credible manner. After this, EC approached the Supreme Court in order to confront such allegations. Although SC has denied any immediate relief to EC, the Matter is still under consideration. INTRODUCTION: For democracy to be meaningful and just, it is important that the election....Read More