​Vote of trust: On Trump’s appreciation, clean electoral rolls in India

The article discusses the debate surrounding election integrity in India and the U.S., prompted by Donald Trump's remarks. It highlights the differences between India's nationalized election administration system, led by the constitutional Election Commission of India (ECI), and the U.S.'s decentralized electoral process. The piece focuses on the challenges of ensuring clean electoral rolls and implementing photo identification for voting, noting partisan politics and mistrust in both democracies. It emphasizes the need for transparency and inclusivity in electoral processes, particularly concerning initiatives like the Special Summary Revision (SIR) in India.