Electoral Politics — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

The Election Commission announces the date of elections.

Its biggest function and responsibility is to conduct free and fair elections.

It implements the Code of Conduct few days before and during polling. It can punish any candidate who violates the code of conduct.

The Election Commission during election period may instruct the government to follow certain guidelines and ensure that the ruling party does not misuse the governmental powers.

During elections, every government employees works under the control of the Election Commission and not the government.