The Election Commission of India is a single, permanent, independent body established by the Constitution of India to ensure free and fair elections. State Election Commissions are distinct bodies created for conducting local body elections.
Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India : (i) The Election Commission of India is a body constitutionally empowered to conduct free and fair elections to the National and State Legislatures including the Panchayats. (ii) The power of the Election Commission of India is derived from Article 324 of the Constitution of India. (iii) Rajiv Kumar is the present Chief Election Commissioner who joined his office on 15th May, 2022. (iv) The Election Commission is reconstituted every five years. Select the incorrect statement/ statements using the codes given below.
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2023 · Topic: Election Commission (Constitutional Provisions related to the Election Commission (Article 324))
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