US, March 16 -- In a vast democratic country like India, elections are not merely a mechanism for a change of power; they are also a test of the maturity of democracy, public trust, and political culture. Whenever elections are announced in any state or region, political activities naturally intensify. Accusations and counter-accusations become frequent, and political parties approach the people with their respective agendas.

However, at the center of this entire process stands an institution whose role is extremely crucial-the Election Commission of India. It is this institution that ensures elections are conducted in a free, fair, and violence-free environment. With the announcement of assembly elections in the states of Assam, West Be...