Why is India’s election body chief under fire?

The Independent - Oct 2, 2026

Opposition parties reiterate allegations of ‘vote theft’ and demand chief election commissioner’s resignation for reportedly taking decisions over the objections of fellow commissioners

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US keeps S. Korea in Tier 1 group for human trafficking elimination efforts for 3rd straight year

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Why is India’s election body chief under fire?

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ICE officer shoots a man while making an arrest in New York, officials say

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