Election Commission of India

A hearing in the Supreme Court of India focused on the Election Commission, with arguments that the body must not only be independent but also be seen to be independent. The discussion, reported in Hindi media, centres on public perception of the commission's impartiality and the need for visible accountability in its functioning.

India's electoral process is drawing unprecedented scrutiny, with critics questioning the credibility of its elections. Al Jazeera examines what it calls a 'shaken faith' in the voting system, amid ongoing debate over the independence of the Election Commission, opposition claims of unfair practices, and concerns about campaign finance and electronic voting machines. Supporters of the government reject the criticism, but the question of public trust in the world's largest elections has become a major talking point.

India's election commission has ordered a review of recent changes to the country's voter rolls. The move comes amid ongoing debate over the accuracy and fairness of electoral lists, which opposition parties have repeatedly questioned ahead of upcoming polls. The review will examine how revisions to the rolls were carried out and whether errors need correcting.