Opposition parties and civil society groups have raised concerns over the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision not to disclose absolute voter turnout numbers in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. They are demanding the release of Form 17 C, which contains detailed polling data, to ensure transparency. The ECI has defended its stance, stating that Form 17 C is only shared with candidates and not the public. However, smaller parties and independents face challenges in deploying polling agents at all booths, raising questions about the fairness of the election process.