Regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI), consider the following statements:

The ECI is an autonomous body managing Union and State elections.

The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment) Act, 2023, is the result of Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India, 2023.

The CEC and ECs' salary and service conditions are decided by the President from time to time.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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The ECI is an autonomous body managing Union and State elections. Correct: The Election Commission of India (ECI), established on 25th January 1950 (National Voters' Day), is an autonomous body headquartered in New Delhi. It conducts elections for the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, President, and Vice President but not for panchayats and municipalities, which are managed by State Election Commissions.
The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment) Act, 2023, is the result of Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India, 2023. Correct: The Parliament passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, in response to the directive of the Supreme Court in the Anoop Baranwal v Union of India case, 2023.
The CEC and ECs' salary and service conditions are decided by the President from time to time. Incorrect: The salary and conditions of service of the CEC and ECs will be equivalent to that of the Supreme Court Judge. The President appoints the CEC and ECs under the 2023 Act. They serve a fixed term of six years or until 65, whichever is earlier, with salaries equal to Supreme Court judges.

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The ECI is an autonomous body managing Union and State elections. Correct: The Election Commission of India (ECI), established on 25th January 1950 (National Voters' Day), is an autonomous body headquartered in New Delhi. It conducts elections for the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, President, and Vice President but not for panchayats and municipalities, which are managed by State Election Commissions.
The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment) Act, 2023, is the result of Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India, 2023. Correct: The Parliament passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, in response to the directive of the Supreme Court in the Anoop Baranwal v Union of India case, 2023.
The CEC and ECs' salary and service conditions are decided by the President from time to time. Incorrect: The salary and conditions of service of the CEC and ECs will be equivalent to that of the Supreme Court Judge. The President appoints the CEC and ECs under the 2023 Act. They serve a fixed term of six years or until 65, whichever is earlier, with salaries equal to Supreme Court judges.

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