What happened
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that elections in India are conducted transparently at every stage. He presented transparency as being ensured through concurrent audit by political parties, candidates, or their representatives at all stages of the election process.
Gyanesh Kumar also said elections are held strictly according to the Constitution, law, and Election Commission of India (ECI) instructions. He made these comments in Lucknow at the second regional conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC 2.0) and ECI-NET.
The Chief Election Commissioner linked the event to efforts to strengthen electoral literacy and democratic awareness among young voters through educational institutions.
Background and earlier position
In Indian election governance, the Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections and issuing rules and directions under the constitutional and statutory framework. Electoral literacy initiatives aim to improve voter awareness and participation, especially among first-time and young voters, through education and outreach in institutions.
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