It is essential for the Election Commission of India (ECI) to foster trust among voters and political stakeholders, and to ensure that elections accurately represent the will of the people. Discuss.

Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.

Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.

2. It is essential for the Election Commission of India (ECI) to foster trust among voters and political stakeholders, and to ensure that elections accurately represent the will of the people. Discuss. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India

Why the question: Indians’ distrust towards the EC has grown in recent years. From voting machines and verification trails to how the statutory body handles the deployment of state officials, there is no part of the electoral system that is not being questioned. Key Demand of the question: To write about the process of appointment of Election commissioners and need for an independent body to appoint them. Directive: Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by writing about Article 324 to 329. Body: First, write about the role of ECI. Next, write about the various issues in ECI – appointment of ECs, favouritism, impartiality, EVM issues etc. Next, write about the steps that are needed to rectify the above. Conclusion: Conclude with a way forward.

Why the question:

Indians’ distrust towards the EC has grown in recent years. From voting machines and verification trails to how the statutory body handles the deployment of state officials, there is no part of the electoral system that is not being questioned.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the process of appointment of Election commissioners and need for an independent body to appoint them.

Directive:

Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by writing about Article 324 to 329.

First, write about the role of ECI.

Next, write about the various issues in ECI – appointment of ECs, favouritism, impartiality, EVM issues etc.

Next, write about the steps that are needed to rectify the above.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.