The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India. Its primary function is to ensure that the constitutional mandate for conducting elections is carried out properly. Some of the key functions and responsibilities of the ECI include:

• Preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls.
• Administrative preparations for conducting elections, including setting up polling booths and appointing staff.
• Enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates.
• Ensuring that all political parties and candidates have access to media coverage and that the coverage is fair and balanced.
• Regulating political funding and expenses of political parties and candidates.
• Making arrangements for counting of votes and announcement of results.
• Investigating complaints of violations of election laws and taking appropriate action.
• Ensuring that polling is conducted in a free and fair manner, without any coercion or intimidation of voters.

Through these functions, the ECI ensures that India's democracy remains strong, vibrant, and responsive to the needs and aspirations of its citizens.