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Who oversees India's elections?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an autonomous body responsible for administering elections. It's meant to ensure free and fair polls, but the 'Cockroach' movement alleges that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is overseeing irregularities. This raises questions about the ECI's impartiality.
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