Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament, state legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President in the Election Commission. Therefore, the election to the Office of the President is conducted by the Election Commission of India.
Election to the Office of the President is conducted by
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2009 · Topic: Election Commission (Powers, Functions, and Responsibilities of the Election Commission)
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