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Chidambaram criticises ECI for "behaving like a court" in handling complaints
Updated On: 11 August, 2025 11:30 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The Congress leader alleged that complaints from Booth Level Agents in Bihar are not being accepted. "If this allegation is true, SIR and the refusal to entertain complaints will spell the death of democratic elections," Chidambaram warned
P Chidambaram. File Pic/PTI
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI), asserting that it is "not a Court" and should not act like one while entertaining petitions or complaints.
Chidambaram shared a post on X, stating, "The ECI is not a Court and cannot behave like a Court in entertaining petitions/complaints. ECI is an administrative body with responsibility for holding free and fair elections."
The ECI is not a Court and cannot behave like a Court in entertaining petitions/complaints
ECI is an administrative body with responsibility for holding free and fair elections
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