THE TRUTH ABOUT: Eci - Caught on Camera

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Vadra detained by police amid protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Akashvani Bhawan

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by Delhi Police during a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Earlier, several Youth Congress and NSUI leaders were also detained outside Akashvani Bhawan. The Congress leaders are protesting until they can meet the Election Commissioners regarding the Special Intensive Revision exercise.…

The Economic Times · 3h ago

Delhi court grants bail to students arrested during protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, backs police concerns

A Delhi court granted bail to students arrested during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The court acknowledged the serious allegations involving assault on police officials and damage to public property. It noted that the right to peaceful protest does not permit violence against police personnel. The students…

The Economic Times · 12h ago

INDIA bloc’s ECI march today: Security stepped up as Opposition targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Security measures have been increased outside the Election Commission of India ahead of a planned protest by opposition MPs. The MPs will march to raise concerns regarding alleged irregularities in the electoral process and to demand transparency. Various leaders from the INDIA alliance, including Biju Janata Dal members, will participate…

The Economic Times · 14h ago

South Central 95: Parakala Prabhakar on the ECI, SIR and the deletion of voters

In this week’s South Central, hosts Pooja Prasanna and Anisha Sheth are joined by political economist and author Dr Parakala Prabhakar for an extended conversation on the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the deletion of voters and the larger questions these developments…

Newslaundry · Oct 5

HC declines to pass urgent interim order staying voter deletion under SIR in Maharashtra

The Bombay High Court has decided not to intervene in the voter deletion issue in Maharashtra for now. While hearing a petition, the court referenced ongoing proceedings in the Supreme Court that will address the matter. The petitioner alleged improper voter exclusions during recent enumeration activities conducted by the Election…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Who altered Form 6: Did the Supreme Court just torpedo ECI’s ‘court approval’ defence?

With each passing day, the Election Commission has more to explain about the conduct of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. On Monday, the Supreme Court questioned one of the Commission’s most consequential claims on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR): that the modified Form 6 declaration had the court’s approval.

Newslaundry · Oct 5

Goa case of 97 voters: One day after Express report, deleted voters asked to submit Form 6

A day after the Indian Express investigation reported that 97 Goa voters found eligible by Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) were left out of the final roll because of a missing rollback facility in the ECINET system, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Taleigao constituency reached out to three of the…

Newslaundry · Oct 5

"Modified Form 6 not approved by us": CJI observes on modified form for enrolling new voters

The Supreme Court asserted that it has not approved any modified version of Form 6 for voter enrollment. During a hearing, Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized the importance of verifying who modified the form. Allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were also discussed, claiming he misrepresented court proceedings. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

CEC 'betrayed' Constitution at behest of PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah: Congress after SC notice to EC, Centre

Congress on Monday accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of violating the Constitution and acting at the behest of PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, after the Supreme Court sought responses from the Election Commission and Centre on a plea challenging its decision-making process.

The Economic Times · Oct 5

NCP (SP) backs Justice Bhuyan’s SIR remarks, hits out at BJP

The Nationalist Congress Party has voiced support for Justice Ujjal Bhuyan's critical remarks on electoral roll revisions. Justice Bhuyan stated that disenfranchising citizens is a violation of constitutional rights in India. Clyde Crasto accused the BJP of attempting to cover up alleged irregularities by the Chief Election Commissioner. Opposition parties…

The Economic Times · Oct 5