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MEA Backs India’s Poll System After Trump Cites It as a Global Model

Published: 18 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

MEA responded to US President Donald Trump's remarks on India's electoral process by stating that the"credibility and robustness of India's election machinery are well-established facts globally." Trump had referenced India's voter identification system while advocating for stricter voter ID laws in the US and support for the SAVE America Act.

Key Takeaways

India's election process has become part of the US political debate, with the MEA emphasizing that the country's electoral system enjoys global recognition for its scale, credibility, and reliability.

Sources

News18, Money Control