What is the role of Election Commission of India under Article 324?

Election Commission of India (Article 324):

• Constitutional Mandate: Autonomous constitutional body responsible for superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and offices of President & Vice-President.
• Key Powers: Model Code of Conduct enforcement, voter registration, recognition of political parties, and allocation of election symbols.
• Objective: Ensuring free, fair, transparent, and participatory democratic elections.