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ECI rejects unilateral action charge against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, tells Supreme Court all three SIR orders were unanimous

The Election Commission of India filed a counter affidavit in the Supreme Court regarding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. It stated that decisions on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls were unanimous among members. Allegations that Kumar acted unilaterally are based solely on a news report, according to the…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

INDIA bloc to hold 'public impeachment' of CEC on October 30

On October 30, the opposition INDIA Bloc plans to conduct a public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This event will feature a mock Parliament with all opposition MPs and leaders present at Hotel Ashok. Following this, a 'Dilli Chalo march' to Ramlila Maidan is scheduled for November 1…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Congress seeks impartial probe into voter lists after errors appear in UP MLC polls; halt to SIR

Congress has raised concerns over discrepancies in the Uttar Pradesh voter list and demanded an impartial investigation. The party is calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged collusion with the BJP. Congress leaders have noted previous instances of vote record manipulations involving thousands of…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

TVK, Cong, other INDIA Bloc constituents to stage mega protest to demand CEC's ouster

TVK, Congress, and other INDIA Bloc members will protest on October 15 in Chennai. They demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing a perceived attack on democracy. The protest marks the first involvement of TVK since joining the INDIA Bloc in October 2026. Key leaders from various…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Ensure protests don't affect businesses: Traders' bodies write to PM, CJI, Rahul Gandhi

Leading traders' bodies in Delhi have communicated with political leaders regarding the impact of protests on businesses. They emphasize the need for stronger measures to protect commercial activities during the festive season. Recent protests have led to significant barricading and disruption of essential transport routes. Traders are particularly concerned about…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Narendra Modi 'soon-to-be ex-PM'; if VP can resign in India, why can't CEC: Sachin Pilot

Sachin Pilot described Narendra Modi as a soon-to-be ex-prime minister amid ongoing opposition protests. He called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Ganesh Kumar due to alleged electoral irregularities. Pilot emphasised that no amount of police force can suppress the voices of young people. The opposition is working collectively…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Centre imposing 'unofficial emergency', alleges Abhijeet Dipke after 2 CJP leaders sent to jail

Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party criticized the Modi government for detaining CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The leaders were taken into custody for waving the national flag at Jantar Mantar, which raised questions about their alleged offense. Dipke claimed that this incident reflects an unofficial emergency…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging validity of law granting immunity to CEC, ECs

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission seeking their responses on the plea filed by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms.

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Over tea at Rahul Gandhi's home, opposition plots next move in ‘vote chori’ battle

Rahul Gandhi invited leaders of the INDIA bloc for a meeting at his residence in New Delhi. During the meeting, they discussed strategies to address electoral irregularities and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Following the tea gathering, they planned to present their case to the media.…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

'You cannot beat us, threaten us, frighten us': Rahul Gandhi after INDIA bloc's march to Supreme Court over poll 'irregularities'

Rahul Gandhi expressed gratitude to supporters who participated in the INDIA bloc's march to the Supreme Court. He emphasized the need to show that Indian citizens will not be intimidated by the government. Gandhi criticized the RSS for not confronting them during the protest while he and others stood up…

The Economic Times · Oct 12