India protests grow over Election Commission mistrust

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What happened

In this edition of Access Asia, we find out why multiple protests have broken out in India after an investigation by The Indian Express raised concerns about the integrity of the country's Election Commission.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:08:49 UTC.

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  7. Bangladesh’s mango diplomacy with India has reached its limits

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