Patna, Sept. 24 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday lashed out at the Election Commission, alleging that a conspiracy is now being hatched across the country to cut the votes of millions of people.

While delivering his opening remarks at the meeting of the Extended Congress Working Committee here, Kharge questioned the Election Commission's impartiality and transparency.

"The foundation of democracy is fair and transparent elections. However, serious questions are being raised today about the impartiality and transparency of the Election Commission itself. Revelations have surfaced in various states, and instead of answering those questions, the EC is demanding affidavits from us," the Congress President said.

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