BJP allies seek EC clarification after report that poll commissioners objected

…Paswan, president of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), said in Bihar that the EC needed to dispel misgivings among people as questions over the electoral process could undermine public confidence in the system. “ If the people start losing trust in the electoral system, that will not augur well for democracy and, therefore, I think the Election Commission must come out with its clarification more forcefully. It need not respond to what Rahul Gandhi and his associates are saying. But it must dispel misgivings in the minds of the people ,” Paswan said. Making it clear that he did not intend to defend the EC merely because he was part of the government, Paswan said the poll panel was a constitutional body and should explain its position independently.…

…been “conducted in a transparent manner” in Andhra Pradesh, but added that the Election Commission should provide clarifications whenever questions are raised about its functioning, the newspaper reported. He added: “ Providing appropriate clarification and maintaining transparency will only help strengthen public confidence in the institution. ” Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha told The Indian Express, “What has transpired so far is that there is surely an issue with the EC’s functioning.” Kumar has not yet commented on The…

…appropriate clarification and maintaining transparency will only help strengthen public confidence in the institution.” Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha told The Indian Express, “ What has transpired so far is that there is surely an issue with the EC’s functioning. ” Kumar has not yet commented on The Indian Express’ investigation. However, after the report was published, the Election Commission said on Wednesday that “operational queries or inputs raised by commission members…

…of the NDA bloc makes him a key poll manager for the ruling alliance. Elections rigged, says Rahul Gandhi Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that “all elections” were being “rigged” in the country. “ Our elections are fundamentally broken. The sacred belief in elections is dying. If tomorrow, the BJP sweeps elections, no one will believe it ,” he said. Referring to The Indian Express report, Gandhi showed video clips of speeches by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in which they say the BJP will remain in power for a long time.…