Election Commission Controversy: Who authorised the modified Form 6?

In Focus by The Hindu by The Hindu

Oct 9, 202636:24News & Politics

The big Election Commission of India (ECI) story that made headlines this week is the Form 6 controversy. Who authorised the modifications to Form 6, which is used for enrolling new voters? The Election Commission has be...

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