FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 4 - The Untold Story

Congress accuses CEC of law violation over Form 6 changes, urges SC to hold him accountable

Congress party officials allege that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar broke laws regarding voter enrollment forms. They claim he unlawfully altered Form 6, creating obstacles for young voters who wish to register. The party requested the Supreme Court to hold Kumar accountable for these alleged violations of law and constitution.…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

"Resign and face action": Oppn escalates attack on CEC over EC dissent report; BJP calls it "false allegations"

A significant political clash is brewing between the BJP and various opposition factions concerning the Election Commission of India. Accusations of turmoil within the Commission are leading to rising calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition groups, notably Congress and Samajwadi Party, allege that the Commission…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Gyanesh Kumar deserves Padma Bhushan at the very least for cleansing voter list: Bengal BJP chief

Samik Bhattacharya's defence of the CEC came amid a major controversy over the poll panel's functioning after reports surfaced that two election commissioners had objected to decisions allegedly taken in their names during the SIR exercise.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

"Gyanesh Kumar should resign today": says Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi during protest against CEC

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi was detained during a protest over alleged irregularities in electoral roll management. Gogoi called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and for legal action against him. The protests were triggered by a report revealing objections from Election Commissioners regarding the Special Intensive…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Tejashwi Yadav says EC reduced to tool for undermining democracy

Tejashwi Yadav accused the Election Commission of excluding eligible voters as they undermined democracy. He demanded the cancellation of recent elections in five states, including Bihar. The criticism follows formal objections raised by two Election Commissioners about the poll panel's decisions. Union minister Chirag Paswan stated that the Election Commission…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Plea filed in SC seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's prosecution for unlawful Form 6 changes

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for alleged unilateral decisions. The plea claims these decisions led to the exclusion of eligible voters from the electoral process. It specifically points to changes in Form 6 and the centralization of electoral roll data.…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Congress protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar spread across India; Gaurav Gogoi detained, tear gas fired in Manipur

Congress workers staged protests across India on Friday demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, a day after Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of electoral wrongdoing. Demonstrations were held in Jammu and Kashmir, Guwahati, Dehradun, Chandigarh and Lucknow, while Delhi saw security deployment ahead of Congress and Youth Congress marches.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

'CEC should resign on his own': Akhilesh Yadav demands Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Akhilesh Yadav has called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged discrepancies. Internal conflicts have reportedly arisen within the Election Commission regarding procedural changes. Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised concerns over various election-related decisions made unilaterally. Despite these claims, the Election…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

India’s election umpire must play by its own rulebook

Recent allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar suggest unilateral actions disregarding his colleagues' views. The amendments to Form 6 may not have followed proper legal procedures, raising significant concerns. Section 13B and 13CC of the Representation of the People Act 1950 define the roles of electoral registration officers. Allegations…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Rahul Gandhi alleges '100% rigging' in Indian elections, calls ECI and BJP 'destroyers of democracy'

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticized the Election Commission of India for its handling of electoral roll revisions. He stated that the enemies of the Constitution have been exposed, calling it an act of treason. Multiple political leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mamata Banerjee, have also demanded accountability and action…

The Economic Times · Sep 24