75th Foundation Day of Election Commission of India
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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BEFORE: Grassroots election officials primarily relied on manual, physical training manuals and localized, infrequent workshops. NOW: The ECI has introduced structured digital capacity-building programs, allowing standardized, on-the-go training via centralized web portals.
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BEFORE: Voter awareness campaigns were largely ad-hoc and intensified only weeks before polling dates. NOW: Through National Voters' Day and SVEEP initiatives, voter education is a continuous, institutionalized year-round activity focusing on newly eligible voters.
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BEFORE: The minimum voting age in India was 21 years, leaving a large youth demographic out of the democratic process. NOW: Following the 61st Amendment Act, universal adult suffrage under Article 326 applies to all citizens aged 18 and above, vastly expanding the electorate.
Prelims Angle
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Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI)? 1. The ECI was established on January 25, 1950, a date which has been celebrated annually as National Voters' Day since 2011. 2. The Constitution originally provided for a permanent multi-member Election Commission comprising a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.