The Election Commission of India has on-boarded actor Ayushmann Khurrana to urge the youth to actively participate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024 and cast their votes. The actor will appeal to the voters to necessarily cast their vote to select the leaders who will lead the nation.
About Lok Sabha Elections 2024
- It is the 18th Lok Sabha election that is scheduled to be held in 7 phases, starting on April 19 and ending on June 1, and the counting of votes will take place on June 4.
- 96.8 crore people are eligible to cast their votes in this election.
- With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into effect.
- The first Lok Sabha elections were held in 1951, in which voters elected 489 MPs.
About the Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
- It is a set of rules and guidelines issued by the ECI to ensure free and fair elections.
- Political parties and candidates are required to strictly follow these guidelines.
- MCC comes into effect soon after the announcement of the election and remains effective until the results are announced.
About the Election Commission of India (ECI)
- It is a constitutional body responsible for conducting elections in India, including those of the President of India, Vice-President of India, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assembly, and State Legislative Council.
- However, it is not responsible for conducting Panchayat and Municipal elections. These elections are conducted by the respective State Election Commissions.
- Articles 324 to 329 of the Indian Constitution deal with the provisions related to the ECI, including appointments, service conditions, powers, and other aspects.
- Originally, the ECI was a one-member body. However, the Election Commissioner Amendment Act of 1989 created seats for two more members, making it a multi-member body.
- The President of India appoints all the members of the Election Commission. The members of the ECI serve for a tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
- The process of removal of the Chief Election Commissioner from the office is similar to that of a Supreme Court judge.
