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'ECI is not a court': Chidambaram slams poll body over SIR; terms refusal to hear complaints 'death of democracy'

IndiaTimes Monday, 11 August 2025 ()
P Chidambaram criticized the Election Commission of India, stating it should not act as a court. He raised concerns about ignored complaints in Bihar during the Special Intensive Revision, potentially undermining democratic elections. The ECI has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide evidence for his "vote theft" allegations or apologize, following doubts about the authenticity of documents he presented.
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