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LOK SABHA ELECTIONS 2019

From the Election Commissioner of India

n a democracy, elections are about the people of the country, their choices and
their aspirations. The role of the Commission is to ensure that the democratic

Iright of the people is preserved and each and every eligible voter participates
in elections. In terms of magnitude and complexity, the Indian General election
is massive management exercise. With 911.9 million electors from varying state

demography, the endeavor for successful election requires a meticulous blueprint
and massive taskforce.

While the entire Commission worked tirelessly to manage the electoral operation,

the entire election machinery comprising 12 million on field polling officials across
the nation, worked in tandem with the ECI, conducting elections successfully. The

road to democracy in India is paved with bravery, perseverance and determination
of election functionaries, who have been instrumental in overcoming multiple
hurdles to ensure free, fair, smooth, transparent, inclusive and accessible elections.

It gives me immense pride to share this Atlas, which documents all important facts
about this giant exercise.

I wish to dedicate this book to the entire team with the Commission who ensured
the smooth facilitation of the colossal election, strongly upholding the pillar of our
Indian democracy.

Anup Chandra Pandey
Election Commissioner
Election Commission of India

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