Indian Polity · Polity
Which of the following statements accurately characterizes the specific proactive role of the Election Commission of India in its capacity as an independent constitutional guardian of democracy regarding the reform of the political landscape?
- 1It acts as a constitutional authority that has proactively advocated to the Supreme Court for the imposition of a lifetime ban on convicted politicians to promote the decriminalization of politics.✓
- 2It is an administrative body that has proposed a temporary six-year suspension for candidates found violating the Model Code of Conduct to ensure legislative morality.
- 3It functions as a specialized advisory wing under the Central Vigilance Commission to monitor the criminal backgrounds of candidates through decadal census data and CAG audits.
- 4It operates as a statutory authority that exercises the power to unilaterally disqualify convicted legislators from the Parliament without judicial review or executive consultation.
Correct answer
It acts as a constitutional authority that has proactively advocated to the Supreme Court for the imposition of a lifetime ban on convicted politicians to promote the decriminalization of politics.
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