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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