EC clarification on SIR exercise puts to rest all misconceptions

…observed in a social media post on Saturday. Mr. Naidu noted that attempts to undermine global confidence in India’s democratic framework or electoral processes for short-term political gain were “deeply unfortunate.” “ Electoral outcomes reflect the people’s mandate and in a robust democracy, leadership also means accepting both victories and defeats with grace and humility ,” he commented, adding that it was the collective responsibility of leaders across party lines to uphold public confidence in India’s democratic process. Published - September 26, 2026 08:51 pm IST…