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Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes Election Commission as Tool to Undermine Democracy
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 04:47 PM
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Left leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused the Election Commission of India of being used to erode democratic principles, calling it a tool for anti‑democratic actions.
Tejashwi Yadav, the president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, voiced strong criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI) during a press conference in Lucknow on Tuesday.
He alleged that the EC has been co‑opted by the ruling government to undermine democratic norms and manipulate electoral outcomes.
Yadav pointed to recent decisions by the ECI that he believes favor the incumbent administration, arguing that the commission’s independence has been compromised. He warned that such actions could erode public trust in the electoral process.
The statement comes amid growing concerns among opposition parties about the impartiality of the ECI. Several leaders have called for reforms to safeguard the commission’s autonomy.
Yadav concluded that without a truly independent election body, India’s democracy is at risk, urging the government to restore the EC’s credibility.
He alleged that the EC has been co‑opted by the ruling government to undermine democratic norms and manipulate electoral outcomes.
Yadav pointed to recent decisions by the ECI that he believes favor the incumbent administration, arguing that the commission’s independence has been compromised. He warned that such actions could erode public trust in the electoral process.
The statement comes amid growing concerns among opposition parties about the impartiality of the ECI. Several leaders have called for reforms to safeguard the commission’s autonomy.
Yadav concluded that without a truly independent election body, India’s democracy is at risk, urging the government to restore the EC’s credibility.