This document discusses the Election Commission of India and the election process. It notes that India has a large democratic system that requires significant preparation to hold national and state elections. The Election Commission is responsible for key election tasks like delineating constituencies, maintaining voter lists, accepting and reviewing nominations, and overseeing the withdrawal of candidates. It also discusses the role of state legislative assemblies in elections, the use of electoral symbols for political parties and independent candidates, and how electronic voting machines have streamlined the vote counting process. Elected members of state assemblies must also take an oath upon being sworn into office.