The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "match-fixing" in elections, deeming them "completely absurd." The ECI defended the integrity of the electoral process, emphasizing the presence of political party representatives at every stage. They highlighted the meticulous preparation of electoral rolls and the lack of substantiated complaints during the Maharashtra assembly elections.
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