India is the biggest Democracy in the world. You obviously know that.It has 29 STATES and 7 UNION TERRITORIES as of now. What you might not have known is the fact that the ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA isn't directly and/or solely responsible for elections in all these states. Then who is directly responsible for organizing elections in a particular state? Election Commission of India UP: Formation of State Election Commissions After the Indian Independence,the need for local self-government … [Read more...]
How is the Chief Election Commissioner of India appointed?
India is a Democratic country. Which means people have the right to choose and elect their leaders and give them power to lead them. But, have you ever wondered who takes all the effort to hold elections, verify the candidates, count the votes, etc. The unsung heroes who do these: ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA. History of the Chief Election Commission of India Chief Election Commission of India is an independent body responsible for administering all the electoral processes in the Republic of … [Read more...]
Who is the new Chief Election Commissioner of India?
It is said some people are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.But this article is about an Honest Indian man trying to make a difference in the lives of 1.2 billion people. He has become an inspiration to the youth. Not because of the fame that he has got. But because of the Respect that he has earned. Born on 6th July, 1952 Syed Nasim Ahmad Zaidi of UP was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India on 19th April,2015. The Election … [Read more...]
Want to Work for the Election Commission of India? Here is the Chance
The Election Commission of India is a very prestigious constitutional body which monitors and conducts Election in India. It also passes orders and issues notices to the leader and parties on default on protocols or on the model code of conduct during the campaigning days. In other words, the ECI is the guardian of the Indian Democracy. It is an active vigilante, protecting the rights of the voters and at the same time spreading awareness about the importance of the Electoral system of the … [Read more...]
The Voters’ Fest by Election Commission of India – Showcase your Talent
The Voters' Fest by Election Commission of India is a golden opportunity for the talented young minds of India, on the occasion of National Voters' Day 2015. This fest actually a series of online competitions open for the voters and children across a wide range of age groups. It is actually a wonderful idea executed by the ECI in order to increase its outreach to the young minds and let them have an opportunity of presenting the views arising from their blooming brains. The series of … [Read more...]
Complete Election Commission India Identity Card Number Search Guide
2014 was a good year for Election Commission of India. Partly due to a staggering voter turnout. The Lok Sabha elections of 2014 witnessed the highest ever voter turn out since the 1984 General Elections. Also it is said the the ECI nearly spent 3500 Crore Rupees on it. This is a great achievement for India because of the basic ideology that a Democracy is a Government of the people, for the people and by the people. Hence, the new government was indeed elected by people of India and they came … [Read more...]