EC officials to visit Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur for election preparedness
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Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is deploying Deputy Election Commissioners and officials to Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Manipur to oversee election preparedness for the upcoming assembly polls.
Background
The assembly terms for Manipur (60 members), Goa (40 members), Punjab (117 members), and Uttarakhand (70 members) end in March 2027. Uttar Pradesh (403 members) concludes its assembly term on May 22 next year.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyECIL and BEL are the manufacturers of machines undergoing first-level checks in Uttar Pradesh and Goa
- FactThe Manipur assembly consists of 60 members
- FactThe Punjab assembly consists of 117 members
- FactThe Uttarakhand assembly consists of 70 members
- FactThe Uttar Pradesh assembly consists of 403 members
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional mechanisms adopted by the Election Commission of India to ensure the integrity of the electoral process during simultaneous state assembly elections.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical coordination: Managing multi-state election cycles and machine deployment across diverse terrains
- Technological integrity: Ensuring security and transparency in EVM/VVPAT manufacturing and first-level verification
Keywords: electoral integrity · administrative oversight · logistical coordination · democratic process
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