
EC’s ‘unanimous clarification’ on SIR exercise puts to rest all misconceptions, says A.P. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
India’s Election Commission issued a unanimous clarification regarding the SIR exercise, aiming to dispel prevailing misunderstandings. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the clarification, stating it resolves all doubts. He condemned efforts that seek to erode international confidence in India’s democratic institutions or electoral processes for short‑term political advantage. He described such attempts as unfortunate and called for respect for the country's electoral integrity.