Why India's Election Commission is facing a test of credibility
Published: 8/23/2025

India's Election Commission is facing a credibility test as opposition parties consider impeachment motions against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of voter fraud and manipulation. Amidst protests and criticism, Rahul Gandhi has launched a 16-day Voter Rights March in Bihar state, accusing the ECI of colluding with the ruling party to rig elections. The controversy surrounds errors in voter rolls affecting 6.5 million people in Bihar, prompting calls for transparency and verification processes from opposition leaders and experts in the field.