Why is the independence of the Election Commission necessary?

Correct answer: So elections can be conducted without bias

Direct answer: A, so elections can be conducted without bias. An independent Election Commission can apply election rules to governing parties, opposition parties, and candidates without taking instructions from one political side. It can supervise polling, respond to violations, and protect equal competition. A is correct because independence supports impartial administration and public trust. B is wrong: the government should not select voters’ preferred candidates; citizens choose through voting. C is wrong: removing the voters’ list would create confusion and weaken the right of eligible citizens to vote. D is wrong: campaigning is subject to legal limits and election rules, so it cannot continue without control. Independence does not mean the Commission is above the law; it means it can perform its duties without improper political pressure. Memory cue: an umpire must be neutral for the match to be fair.