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Congress calls EC affidavit on SIR in SC 'deceptive, deceitful and duplicitous'

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh accused the Election Commission of deception regarding their affidavit. He claimed that the Commission's stance on Form 6 has been inconsistent and misleading. Ramesh alleged that illegal amendments to voter registration forms have occurred during the Special Intensive Revision. The Election Commission, in response, defended…

The Economic Times · 20h ago

Rahul Gandhi, 10 Opposition leaders seek stay on SIR, audit of voter deletions in plea to SC

Rahul Gandhi and ten other Opposition leaders filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission's decisions on electoral rolls. They seek the establishment of an independent auditing committee to review modifications in election databases. The petition calls for transparency regarding the electoral roll changes and demands that…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Former civil servants, activists seek CEC's resignation; issue 'people's impeachment' notice

A coalition of former civil servants and human rights activists has formally called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing serious allegations about the Election Commission's integrity and operations. The group faced obstruction while attempting to deliver their notice, despite their peaceful motives, and they expressed concerns…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Maharashtra CEO allows voter document submission via WhatsApp for Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer has instructed poll officials to accept voter documents through WhatsApp. The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is ongoing, with an extended deadline. Booth Level Officers will conduct household verifications where necessary following the document submissions. The Congress has raised concerns regarding the ECINet software and…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Election Commission rolls back SIR add-on in Form 6 for new voters in states where revision is complete

The Election Commission has withdrawn the additional SIR-related declaration from Form 6 in states where SIR is completed. This decision followed the September 26 meeting among Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. The declaration requirement will only apply during the Special Intensive…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

ECINet row: Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S Chockalingam seeks ERO powers; Congress targets CEC

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S Chockalingam has requested modifications to the ECINet software for handling electoral roll anomalies. The proposal allows Electoral Registration Officers to exercise greater discretion regarding discrepancies in voter documentation. As part of the changes, personal hearings for voters can be waived when sufficient documents are submitted.

The Economic Times · Sep 29

‘EC exposed, but no fresh ground to challenge SIR’: Lawyers on legal fallout of IE report

Days after The Indian Express investigation, the Election Commission’s decision to introduce an additional declaration for new voters applying through form 6 has come under fresh scrutiny, with two petitions filed in the Supreme Court and the Bombay High Court.

Newslaundry · Sep 29

Election Commission-SIR controversy: Allegations and poll panel's responses

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi took several decisions on these matters at a meeting on September 26. The move followed reports that Sandhu and Joshi had raised objections on at least 14 occasions over 10 months to certain decisions and orders,…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

ECI revises SIR notices after Indian Express report — and puts out a unity photo

The Election Commission of India (ECI) says voters who receive SIR notices over unmapped records or logical discrepancies will no longer have to appear for hearings – Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will instead visit their homes to collect documents, with hearings held only in exceptional cases. The Commission has also…

Newslaundry · Sep 26

"Vote theft is theft of democracy": Congress' Rakesh Sinha backs SC plea seeking SIT probe against CEC amid SIR row

Congress leader Rakesh Sinha has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This plea raises serious concerns over alleged irregularities in the electoral process and claims crores of voters were deprived of their rights. The opposition has intensified its criticism of the Election Commission…

The Economic Times · Sep 26