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A vitiated atmosphere in a state lets the Election Commission:
AArrest the Chief Minister
BDissolve Parliament
CChange the Constitution
DPostpone or cancel the poll
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Postpone or cancel the poll
1. A free and fair poll must be possible.
2. If not, the Commission can act.
3. It can postpone or cancel the election.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 3, Election and Representation._
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