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PM Modi hails Election Commission, says global community should study its working

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India's "neutral and independent" Election Commission and said that its management of the world's largest democratic exercise should be studied by the global community. Speaking to podcaster Lex Fridman, PM Modi highlighted the massive scale of India's electoral process and emphasised its complexity and the high level of political engagement among citizens. PM Modi highlighted the logistical scale of India's elections, mentioning that over 1 million polling booths were set up across the country and more than 2,500 political parties participated. "Our country's poorest citizens have quickly adapted to technology, voting through electronic voting machines, and we are able to declare results within a day," Mr. Modi said.

The Hindu

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