The Economic Times

Old voter rolls, ballot papers, more EC transparency: Congress chief Kharge lays out INDIA blocs election demands

During a meeting of the INDIA bloc, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge prioritized electoral transparency, proposing the reinstatement of ballot-paper voting and the implementation of pre-Special Intensive Revision electoral rolls. He underscored the critical need to uphold citizens' democratic rights amidst growing dissatisfaction with the Election Commission's voter roll management, calling for opposition unity to forge a collective action plan focused on enhancing voter rights.