This report covers the escalating controversy over the Election Commission’s (EC) directive to verify the identity of burqa-clad women at polling stations in Bihar. The move, protested by opposition groups like the Samajwadi Party, is being defended by the EC as a crucial step for fair elections. The Election Commission stated this move is based on a 1994 order and is ‘a step towards making sure that elections are fair.’ The commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, has clarified that the verification will be conducted by female polling officers to ensure dignity and privacy. This decision revives a rule from the tenure of former Chief Election Commissioner T.N. Seshan, aimed at preventing fraudulent voting. Opposition parties, however, have labelled the directive as undemocratic and discriminatory, demanding its immediate withdrawal.
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