EC on ‘SIR split’ row: Poll Panel says ‘queries’ raised by commissioners ‘part of standard practice’

The Election Commission responded robustly to concerns expressed by electoral commissioners about the electoral process and the centralization of the database. It clarified that addressing operational inquiries is a routine part of administrative processes aimed at bolstering voter rights. The Commission underlined several recent reforms it has enacted across various states, reiterating its dedication to statutory compliance and the cybersecurity measures that protect electoral data.