Question of Fairness

The controversy over duplicate voter ID numbers has put the Election Commission of India under intense scrutiny.

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With the Budget Session of Parliament resuming, the opposition, particularly the Trinamool Congress, has demanded a debate on the issue, calling it a threat to democracy. Trinamool MP Derek O'Brien took to social media, questioning if the government was ready to discuss a matter that strikes at the core of electoral integrity. It may be recalled that the issue was initially raised by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who alleged that attempts were being made to manipulate voter lists by duplicating EPIC numbers. She has since taken the fight to the Election Commission, forcing the poll body to acknowledge the problem and promise a resolution.