New Delhi ¨C The Election Commission of India (ECI), long regarded as the impartial guardian of the world¡¯s largest democracy, is facing unprecedented scrutiny over its credibility and independence.
Opposition leaders and critics have alleged that large-scale rigging of elections is impacting the overall results of votes.
The ECI has denied all charges, the first against it in India¡¯s history.
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