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Democracy in 'great peril' as 'malfunctioning' EC deletes voters: Former SC judge Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman

Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman has raised alarms about democracy's integrity due to unauthorized voter removals. He highlighted that around 90 lakh voters in West Bengal have been disenfranchised, with many unable to appeal against their deletions. Nariman criticized the Election Commission's appointment process and its functioning, suggesting the need for…

The Economic Times · 45m ago

Protest against CEC Day 3: AISA activists attempt return to Jantar Mantar amid heavy barricading

AISA activists mobilized in Delhi for the third consecutive day, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protesters clashed briefly with police as they attempted to cross barricades towards Jantar Mantar. Over 500 individuals, including students and political leaders, were previously detained during the demonstrations. The protests emerged…

The Economic Times · 19h ago

Deputy ECs to visit 5 states as poll body steps up preparedness to hold high stakes elections

Senior Election Commission officials will begin visiting five poll-bound states this week to assess election preparedness at the field level, starting with Goa and followed by Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur. Uttar Pradesh is yet to get a visit schedule. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh and Goa have started first-level checks of EVMs…

The Economic Times · 23h ago

Cockroach protests return to India as thousands demand removal of election chief

Nearly 700 people – most of them students – arrested at Delhi protest on Friday after police refused to grant permission

The Independent UK · Oct 2

March fest in October: Opposition & 'cockroaches' to hit streets over EC row, Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

The opposition alliance, known as INDIA bloc, will conduct protests against the Election Commission from October 2. This includes district-level marches, an appointment with the President, and other demonstrations planned throughout October. The Cockroach Janta Party will also engage in a Jail Bharo Andolan at Shivaji Park, Mumbai, on the…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

INDIA bloc announces 'Save Democracy' marches from Oct 2; Rahul Gandhi says 'democracy is bigger than any individual'

Opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc will march to the Election Commission on October 6 to raise concerns. They aim to discuss the revision of electoral rolls amid accusations of government misrepresentation. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized the need for transparency in the electoral process during their meeting. All participants…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Old voter rolls, ballot papers, more EC transparency: Congress chief Kharge lays out INDIA bloc’s election demands

During a meeting of the INDIA bloc, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge prioritized electoral transparency, proposing the reinstatement of ballot-paper voting and the implementation of pre-Special Intensive Revision electoral rolls. He underscored the critical need to uphold citizens' democratic rights amidst growing dissatisfaction with the Election Commission's voter roll management, calling…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

AAP not part of INDIA bloc, won't attend meeting on issues concerning EC: Sanjay Singh

AAP MP Sanjay Singh said on Wednesday that the party will not attend the INDIA bloc meeting on Election Commission-related issues, reiterating that AAP is no longer part of the opposition alliance. Singh said the party supports the impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and raised allegations concerning…

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

‘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