Surekha is an officer in-charge of ensuring free and fair elections in an assembly constituency in a state. Describe what should she focus on for each of the following stages of election:
a. Election campaign
b. Polling day
c. Counting day
Answer:
(a) Election Campaign:
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- Check law and order
- Keep a check on muscle and money power
- Keep a check on the expenditure limit of a candidate
- To ensure no promotion on the grounds of religion, caste or sex
(b) Polling Day:
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- Verify the voter list.
- Verify the voter's ID.
- Avoid booth capture
- Achieve fair and free elections
(c) Counting Day
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- Keep a fair counting practice
- Prevent the rigging of votes