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With reference to powers and functions of the Election Commission, discuss the following:

(a) Conduct of Elections

(b) Ensuring Free and Fair Elections

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(a) Conduct of Elections:

The Commission conducts all elections to Parliament and the State Legislature. Besides, it supervises and directs elections to the offices of the President and Vice- President Exact dates or polls and finalized after consultations with the Election Commission.

(b) Ensuring Free and Fair Elections:

The Commission takes the following measures to ensure free and fair elections:

1. The Commission sends central observers to sensitive constituencies.

2. The Commission prescribes the code of conduct for the election campaigns.

3. The Commission creates conditions for a free and fair poll. Recent amendments to the Representation of the People Act provide severe punishment for booth-capturing.

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