The cornerstone of the ECI's mandate derives from Article 324 of the Constitution. Which of the following statements are correct?
1.Article 324 mandated that the commission is to be led by a single Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
2.The President can appoint additional commissioners
3.The judiciary is barred from interference in the election process
4.The Election Commission also conducts the elections of Panchayats
5.During the election period, the CEC acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the Government of India
A1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
B1, 2 and 3
C2, 3 and 4
D1, 3, 4 and 5
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