Overview
- Writing to party chiefs, the Commission requested copies of each party’s latest constitution with all amendments within 30 days for publication on its website.
- Officials said many parties have not provided updated constitutions for a long time and described the communication as a reminder.
- The Commission stressed that party constitutions set out objectives and procedures necessary for democratic functioning within parties.
- Registered political parties are obliged to furnish any and all constitutional amendments to the Election Commission.
- An ECI letter referenced its authority and registration guidelines under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act.