Lok Sabha elections: It would be wrong to assume that EC has faltered in its duties during the NDA regime; there are historical fissures it has to address

Whether it was the questionable delay in announcing the election schedule, or a putting out a schedule which appeared to suit the BJP and its leaders, or the failure to enforce the Model Code of Conduct against Narendra Modi or Amit Shah, the EC's performance has not exactly inspired faith in its abilities to conduct a free and fair election.