ECI affidavit denying charges of unilateral decision-making by the CEC raises more questions. It’s more of an attempt to avoid scrutiny, not a transparent response. SC had sought individual affidavits from the CEC and the two ECs, not a collective defence. SC must insist on it to restore public confidence.
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