Why must political parties follow the directions of the Election Commission?

Correct answer: Because the Commission has constitutional authority to conduct elections

Correct answer: A. Elections need an authority that can apply common rules to parties and candidates. The Election Commission is constitutionally entrusted with supervising, directing, and controlling the election process. Its directions help organise polling, regulate conduct, and address violations so that competition is not decided only by the power of the ruling party or by private influence. Parties must follow lawful directions because equal rules and impartial supervision are necessary for public confidence. Option A is correct because it gives the institutional reason for the Commission’s authority. Option B is wrong because the Commission is not a member of every political party; it is expected to act independently. Option C is wrong because parties prepare their own campaign speeches. Option D is wrong because the Commission is not a parliamentary opposition. Memory cue: the Commission is the rule-enforcing election authority, not a political contestant.