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Election Commission Credibility: 'Getting Outside Support Is Unprecedented', Says O.P. RawatA debate on the escalating confrontation between the opposition and the Election Commission of India focuses on opposition protests, voter deletions, Form 6 modifications, and an open letter from 42 former judges. Former Chief Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat noted that outside defence of the commission is unprecedented, stating that 'defending Election Commission\'s credibility, and getting outside support is unprecedented.' Rawat recalled accommodating opposition delegations during the 2018 assembly elections late at night and advised current commissioners to address issues directly. He recommended that the Election Commission engage the media alongside fellow commissioners to clarify contentious points, including Form 6 and procedural adjustments, rather than relying on external defenders. The discussion also included BJP spokesperson Charu Pragya, Congress national spokesperson Salman Soz, and political analyst Rashid Kidwai addressing judicial observations, administrative autonomy, and political perceptions.