1.5. Provisions of the Constitution

Article 326 of the Constitution enfranchises all the adult citizens (not less than 18 years of age) and empowers them to vote at the elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies.

Article 324 vests the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and conduct of elections in an independent Election Commission.

Articles 243K and 243ZA delineate to the State Election Commissions the responsibility for elections to local bodies – Panchayats and Municipalities.