Centre amends election rules restricting public access to certain poll documents

New Delhi, 21/12: Citizens will not be able to access all official documents related to elections in the country with the Narendra Modi government amending the Conduct of Election Rules and restricting it to only those covered under it, a move that attracted criticism from parties and activist.

Earlier, activists said, documents like reports and other communication by Returning Officers, Polling Officers and Observers among others could be accessed but with the changes in rules, it will now be difficult. Congress General Secretary.

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