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Letters: Reassure voters
With reference to "And the winner is…. The Election Commission" by Aditi Phadnis (May 16), former Chief Election Commissioner T N Seshan proved that a person can make a chair powerful. His endeavour to present a full-proof election process was criticised by many. Jyoti Basu, then chief minister of West Bengal, called him a lunatic. In fact, few could imagine that it would be possible for a country with a population of over one billion to prepare voter identity cards. But, Seshan proved his critics wrong.Though a large number of voters turn up in booths to exercise their franchise, there are drawbacks still to be addressed. Introduction of EVM, CCTVs in disturbed booths and distribution of voter slips by the panel are all fine. But much success has eluded in terms of confidence-building measures for voters. Many voters are intercepted by hooligans of political parties so that they cannot reach the booths. Even the administration, the police and the state election commission concerned
And the winner is... the Election Commission
Current round of Assembly polls concludes today with completion of polling in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Kerala. The way these were conducted in the last six weeks is a fascinating story, as Aditi Phadnis discovers
 "And the winner is... the Election Commission")
EC says Rs 570 cr seized in TN is "prima facie suspect cash"
All agencies, including the Income Tax Department, have been asked to ensure a proper investigation, an EC official said
EC addressing public grievances on polls through 'Samadhan' app
Officials said in the run-up to the elections they so far have received 1,300 complaints so far.
 "EC addressing public grievances on polls through 'Samadhan' app")
