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One Nation, One Election: EC asserts poll code essential for fair polls, rejects claims of disruption

IndiaTimes Sunday, 12 January 2025
The Election Commission refutes the government's justification for simultaneous polls citing the Model Code of Conduct, emphasizing its role in ensuring fairness. The government argues for unified elections due to financial and operational burdens. The EC maintains the MCC is crucial for equitable elections and brief application correlates with electoral cycles, minimizing disruption.
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