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EC is a dysfunctional body, a failed institution: Kapil Sibal

IndiaTimes Sunday, 23 March 2025
Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal labelled the Election Commission of India as a 'dysfunctional' body that failed its constitutional duties, eroding public confidence. He emphasized the urgency to address these issues to preserve democracy amid accusations of voter list discrepancies by the Congress and TMC.
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