New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has extended its support to a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against the Election Commission of India (ECI), raising concerns over electoral transparency, accountability and the protection of democratic institutions.

In a press release issued on Saturday, the opposition party expressed solidarity with protesters demanding reforms in the electoral system and greater accountability from the Election Commission.

The SDF cited allegations of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) misuse, vote theft and difficulties reportedly faced by citizens during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party claimed that these issues have raised questions about the fairness and...