Govt fixing polls with EC's help: INDIA bloc to CJI
A united opposition has approached the Chief Justice of India, alleging that the current government is manipulating elections with a "biased" Election Commission. They've urged the suspension of electoral roll updates, citing concerns over EVMs and a desire to reinstate ballot papers. The INDIA bloc claims poll manipulation in recent elections and fears institutional failure, questioning where citizens can turn if even the judiciary cannot resolve these issues.
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