New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Election Commission of India on Tuesday detailed the safeguards built into the country's electoral system, underlining the role of independent constitutional oversight, voter identification, and scrutiny by political parties and candidates at different stages of the election process.
The fact sheet issued by the poll panel came a day after US President Donald Trump made remarks concerning elections in India, bringing renewed attention to the functioning and credibility of the country's electoral system.
The ECI said that elections to the offices of President and Vice President, the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies and Councils are conducted by an independent constitutional authority, the Election Commis...