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- Mr. Rangarajan warns delaying elections could harm public confidence and governance legitimacy, and capacity constraints should not justify postponement.
- Local government minister Alison McGovern asked council leaders if they wished to delay elections, with a January 15 deadline.
- Rangarajan criticized short notice for campaigners, saying uncertainty could hinder preparations.
- The Electoral Commission lacks authority to block delays.
- Trade minister Sir Chris Bryant defended government approach, dismissing critics as conspiracy theorists.
