India's Election Commission Faces Unprecedented Internal Divisions

India's Election Commission Faces Unprecedented Internal Divisions

An Indian Express investigation reveals deep divisions within India's Election Commission, with Chief Gyanesh Kumar overriding objections from fellow commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi at least 14 times. The dispute concerns a voter roll revision that has removed over 13 million names, which opposition parties allege disproportionately targets minorities and vulnerable groups to benefit the BJP.

Source: Al Jazeera

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