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Congress Criticizes EC Over New Election Rule Amendment

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-21T22:00:47.514434+05:30

- The Congress has criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI) for amending rules to restrict public access to certain electronic documents, including CCTV footage and webcasting recordings. - Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned the ECI's transparency and announced plans to legally challenge the amendment. - The ECI stated the amendment aims to prevent misuse of electronic records and protect voter secrecy, while ensuring candidates can still access these materials. Source: [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/news/india/congress-slams-election-rule-amendment-restricting-electronic-records-inspection-why-so-afraid-of-transparency-1739033), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/afraid-of-transparency-congress-slams-ec-for-tweaking-election-rule-101734784551755.html)

The Congress has criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI) for amending rules to restrict public access to certain electronic documents, including CCTV footage and webcasting recordings.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned the ECI's transparency and announced plans to legally challenge the amendment.
The ECI stated the amendment aims to prevent misuse of electronic records and protect voter secrecy, while ensuring candidates can still access these materials.

Source: Abp News, Hindustan Times