Overview

• Mallikarjun Kharge accuses the Election Commission of India of delaying voter turnout data, raising concerns about the transparency of recent Lok Sabha elections.
• The EC defends its procedures, asserting no delay in data release and maintaining that its practices have not changed.
• Congress leaders, including P. Chidambaram, criticize the EC's rebuttal, arguing that the body should be open to scrutiny and accountability.
• The EC warns that such allegations could undermine voter confidence and disrupt the electoral process.
• Amidst the controversy, the Congress calls for a united response from the INDIA bloc to ensure the independence and accountability of the Election Commission.