Echoes of Electoral Manipulation: Mufti's Critique

Mehbooba Mufti criticizes India's Election Commission, suggesting it manipulates electoral outcomes. She cites West Bengal as the latest example of a tainted democratic system. Previously admired for fair elections, India's electoral body now faces accusations of subverting democracy, with alleged central agency assistance.

Mehbooba Mufti, President of the People's Democratic Party, has leveled criticism against the Election Commission of India, accusing it of mastering 'electoral manipulation' techniques.

Mufti's remarks, aired on the social media platform X, centered on the recent election results in West Bengal, which she perceives as indicative of this 'disturbing reality.'

She pointed out India's past reputation for conducting free and fair elections, emphasizing a shift towards manipulation, allegedly with the support of central agencies, describing it as a tragic decline from the democratic standards once upheld.