# BJP defends EC, says oppn trying to discredit panel

> Differences of opinion within EC are a sign of its democratic functioning, BJP said Wednesday as it mounted a strong counter-charge against the Opposition over its attack on the poll body and govt, saying its rivals have been trying to discredit institutions since 2014, including before the rollout of SIR, due to their dwindling popular support.

- Published: 2026-09-23T22:00:21.691Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T00:00:13.613Z
- 2 sources
- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
- Involves: BJP, Trinamool Congress

## How it developed

- 2026-09-23T22:00:21.691Z - Times of India: [BJP defends EC, says oppn trying to discredit panel](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-defends-ec-says-oppn-trying-to-discredit-panel/articleshow/134445963.cms)
- 2026-09-24T08:01:28.310Z - Dharitri: [୫ ରାଜ୍ୟର ନିର୍ବାଚନରେ ପାଣି ଭଳି ଟଙ୍କା ଖର୍ଚ୍ଚ କରିଛି ଭାଜପା, ମୂଲ୍ୟ ଶୁଣିଲେ ହୋଇଯିବେ କାବା! ଏହି ରାଜ୍ୟରେ ସବୁଠୁ ଅଧିକ - Dharitri](https://www.dharitri.com/bjp-spent-rs-529-crore-in-last-5-assemby-election-286-crore-on-bengal-alone/)
- 2026-09-25T00:00:13.613Z - Times of India: [BJP spent 287cr in Bengal, 54% of total expense in 5 assembly polls](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-spent-287cr-in-bengal-54-of-total-expense-in-5-assembly-polls/articleshow/134472238.cms)

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