New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- In contrast to the BJP's strong defence of the Election Commission, three major NDA allies on Friday demanded transparency from the poll panel and its chief, Gyanesh Kumar, regarding their internal functioning.

In a rare show of independence, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) increased pressure on the Narendra Modi government, The Telegraph reported.

Until now, the Centre has largely remained quiet while the Opposition accused the poll body of rigging election outcomes.

The controversy stems from a Thursday report in The Indian Express, which stated that two election commissioners logged 14 objections to crucial SIR-related decisions over the pas...