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'Secret mission involving 'Gyanesh Gupta' becomes public knowledge': Pawan Khera claims 'over 13cr voters disenfranchised through SIR'

Congress MP Pawan Khera on Friday accused the Centre of being “anti-Constitution” and alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls had led to large-scale voter disenfranchisement. He claimed over 13 crore voters had been disenfranchised and attacked the Election Commission amid Congress protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

SIR Row: Youth Congress marches to Jantar Mantar as protests intensify; water cannons used in Bihar, Punjab

Indian Youth Congress protested in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protests against Kumar were reported across various states including Bihar, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. Demonstrators voiced concerns regarding the handling of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Congress takes out rally in Kolkata seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's arrest; police stop it midway

Congress staged a significant rally in Kolkata, calling for the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, driven by worries surrounding the electoral process's fairness. Authorities stepped in to halt the procession to avoid traffic chaos, leading to protesters burning an effigy of the CEC, while vehemently demanding his resignation.…

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

Jantar Mantar 2.0? CJP’s 3 demands: CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, SIR freeze, voter roll restoration

The Cockroach Janta Party issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign. Allegations of voter rights violations prompted a warning of nationwide protests if their demands are unmet. The party highlighted significant drops in voter numbers in several states under the newly implemented electoral processes.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

CJP says will launch 'nationwide protests' from October 2 if CEC Gyanesh Kumar doesn’t quit by Saturday

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced nationwide protests from October 2 if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign by Saturday. CJP founder Abhijit Dipke said the protests will begin in Mumbai on Gandhi Jayanti and spread to cities across India, calling for a pledge to “save democracy.”

The Economic Times · Sep 25

'One PM gave Gen Z vote, the other determined to snatch it': Cong's dig at Modi

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted the contrast between Rajiv Gandhi's electoral reforms and PM Modi's current policies. He accused Modi of obstructing the enrollment of Gen Z voters by stopping electoral roll revisions. Ramesh referred to Modi's fear of youth disillusionment due to unmet promises. The Election Commission faced…

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