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The integrity of India's democratic framework heavily relies on its Electoral Process, which is managed and supervised by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The ECI is an autonomous constitutional body entrusted with the pivotal responsibility for the Conduct of Elections. Its mandate covers elections to the Parliament, state legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President. The entire process is governed by a comprehensive set of Rules, including the Representation of the People Act, which outlines the procedures for preparing electoral rolls, the conduct of polling, and the declaration of results. A key part of the ECI's role is the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct, a set of guidelines to ensure free and fair elections. Despite the robustness of the system, the electoral process is subject to continuous evaluation, leading to a persistent demand for Electoral Reforms. These reforms aim to address persistent challenges such as the influence of money and muscle power, the criminalization of politics, and improving the transparency and verifiability of the voting process. The debate over reforms reflects an ongoing effort to strengthen the democratic credentials of the Indian state by refining its most fundamental process.

The set of rules and procedures governing the electoral process, as mentioned in the text, includes which key legislation?

AThe Indian Penal Code.
BThe Constitution of India itself.
CThe General Financial Rules.
DThe Representation of the People Act.
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