Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/turning-the-spotlight-on-americas-election-custodian/article33053738.ece In the intro, mention the primary function of the ECI. In the body, compare the mandates in which the narrow mandate of the U.S. Federal Commission which is related only to the financial matters. Next mention the wide powers conferred on the ECI in India. This wider power has ensured the smooth … Continue reading The Election Commission of India has a much wider mandate than its counterpart in the U.S. and this has ensured the smoother power transfer in the U.S. In light of this compare the powers of two commissions and explain how it helped in consolidating democracy. 10 marks