What are the different measures taken to ensure free and fair elections?

What are the different measures taken to ensure free and fair elections?

Ans.

(i) The management of elections has been entrusted to the Election Commission which has been made independent of the executive.

(ii) The commissions ensures fair elections by framing guidelines for parties to follow.

(iii) It sends observers to sensitive constituencies and calls for a repoll if any electoral malpractice is detected.

(iv) Identity cards are also issued to voters.