EC meets JD(S) as part of its outreach to parties; Cong only national party yet to meet poll panel

The Election Commission met with Janata Dal (Secular) representatives to discuss ways to improve elections. The poll panel has engaged with several national and state parties for feedback. Congress is yet to attend a scheduled meeting. The Election Commission has introduced reforms for transparency, including EVM verification and VVPAT counts. Actions have been taken against unrecognized political parties.