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COVID-19 pandemic has been the biggest story of the year and India has seen a fightback against the disease under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under such circumstances, conducting free and fair elections was unprecedented in several ways.
The challenges of conducting elections in a populous country like India are manifold. However, as the pandemic continues to persist, putting elections, the hallmark of a vibrant democracy, on hold is detrimental for the ruling government.
After initial doubts, the election commission took cue from the successful experiences of many countries, especially South Korea, which conducted its national elections in the midst of the pandemic.
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