The Election Commission of India on Wednesday rebutted a report claiming that its members had raised objections to the panel’s decisions, saying that “internal checks-and-balances are standard” practice in a multi-member constitutional body. **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on April 8, 2026, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar with Election Commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi during a meeting with Trinamool Congress delegation members. (@ECISVEEP/X via PTI Photo) (PTI04_08_2026_000216B) (@ECISVEEP) In a press note issued by the poll body, the EC said its three members may have individual views, observations or suggestions during deliberations, but all final decisions of the poll body are taken unanimously.
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