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India News: The 1952 general elections in India, led by PM Nehru, were a pivotal moment in the nation's history. Madras, now Chennai, showcased unique electoral m

The 1952 general elections in India, led by PM Nehru, were a pivotal moment in the nations history. Madras, now Chennai, showcased unique electoral methods, educating on adult franchise through media. Symbol-based voting, challenges in counting, and womens active role defined the election. The empowerment of common people marked a shift in power dynamics.

During the 1957 elections, a voter in Madras chose to vote only for Sukumar Sen, the first CEC, amidst election propaganda harassment. Unusual incidents added humor to the serious event.

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The Election Commission of India, established in 1950, has overseen 17 general elections and numerous others. It has adapted from ballot boxes to EVMs, and faces challenges like large electorates and criticism of EVMs. Despite this, it strives for accessible and inclusive elections, using technology and innovation.

With 173 million electors and 1,874 candidates, the country's first-ever parliamentary election after independence for 489 seats in the House of the People (Lok Sabha) was conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI), then barely an year old.

India's maiden Lok Sabha polls in 1951-52 which had created ripples worldwide also caught this country's fancy and it invited then Chief Election Commissioner Sukumar Sen to conduct its first parliamentary elections in 1953.

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