The Economic Times

Neutrality of polls can't be assured if EC dependent on contestants: Justice Nagarathna

Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna highlighted concerns about election neutrality. She stated that if those conducting elections depend on those contesting them, the process's neutrality is compromised. Elections are crucial for constituting political authority. Justice Nagarathna also urged the Centre to view states as co-equals, emphasizing that governance should transcend party differences.