Surekha is an officer-in-charge of ensuring free and fair elections in an assembly constituency in a state. Describe what she should focus on for each of the following stages of election: a. Election campaign b. Polling day c. Counting day

Answer.

1. Election Campaign
1. Check law and order
2. Keep a check on muscle and money power
3. Keep a check on the expenditure limit of a candidate
4. To ensure no promotion on the grounds of religion, caste or sex
2. Polling Day
1. Check the voters’ list
2. Check on voters’ id
3. Prevent booth capturing
4. Ensure free and fair elections
3. Counting Day
1. Keep a fair counting practice
2. Prevent the rigging of votes