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Spectacle isn’t the story: What the SIR protests are drowning out

Much to the discomfiture of the Modi government and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the apparent irregularities in the special intensive revision (SIR) of voter rolls refuses to die down. In fact, it has escalated, and the media is digging out more dirt.

Newslaundry · 16h ago

No entry, no answers, just ‘get lost’: The Opposition’s battle to be heard by Gyanesh Kumar

On October 6, around 240 Opposition MPs marched towards the Election Commission of India’s office in New Delhi, demanding a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and seeking his resignation. They were stopped a few hundred metres from the Commission’s office and eventually sat in protest.

Newslaundry · 23h ago

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

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Who controls your right to vote? Four questions the ECI must answer

The Election Commission of India’s functioning is under public scrutiny like never before. The resentment around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) that has left a large population of Indians – often the most marginalised – scrambling for documents is understandable. But the issues raised by the recent Indian Express investigation…

Newslaundry · 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

'Throwing mud on EC amounts to throwing mud on democracy': BJP's Prakash Reddy amid SIR row

BJP leader Prakash Reddy criticized Opposition parties for attacking the Election Commission of India. He explained that such actions undermine democracy and constitutional integrity. Reddy emphasized that individuals should respect institutional functions and not disrupt them. He also refuted claims of dissent within the Election Commission regarding electoral processes. Opposition…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Fibre: The Nutrient Missing From the Indian Protein-Obsessed Diet

Your breakfast has protein. Your coffee has protein. Your snack has protein. Your Instagram feed probably has protein too. Somewhere between protein coffees, protein bars and “high-protein” everything, one nutrient has quietly been pushed out of the spotlight: fibre. And now, India’s nutrition conversation is beginning to look beyond the…

MyLifeXP · Sep 27

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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

SP had claimed voter list rigging all along; strict action should be taken against officials: Dimple Yadav on SIR row

Dimple Yadav from the Samajwadi Party has raised issues regarding alleged discrepancies in the voter lists. Allegations suggest that 13 crore voters have been deleted, raising concerns over electoral transparency and integrity. Opposition parties, including Congress, demand accountability from the Election Commission and the Chief Election Commissioner. Union Minister Chirag…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Journalists detained, microphone snatched as Delhi Police remove protesters from Jantar Mantar

At least two journalists covering a protest against the Election Commission of India at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Friday alleged that they were forcibly detained and manhandled by Delhi Police personnel.

Newslaundry · 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

When ECs disagree: Key questions answered on Election Commission row; why it happened, how it unfolded, who decides & what is the bigger issue

The Election Commission row has raised questions over internal dissent, electoral-roll management and the appointment of Election Commissioners. Reported objections by Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi have put the spotlight on decision-making, voter database access and Special Intensive Revision. Meanwhile, a Supreme Court split over the 2023 appointment law…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Opposition to submit notice in Parliament for motion seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal: Report

Opposition parties are preparing a fresh notice in both Houses of Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said. The move would be the opposition’s third attempt and follows an Indian Express report on objections raised by two Election Commissioners over decisions related to the Special…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

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The Economic Times · Sep 24

Gyanesh Kumar CEC controversy: Oppn cries ‘act of treason’, arrest calls as alleged 14 internal objections within EC ignite SIR row

Opposition attacks on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar escalated following allegations of electoral manipulation and irregularities. Congress leaders called for criminal prosecution and demanded the resignation of the CEC amid serious accusations. The Election Commission defended its internal decision-making processes amid reports of dissent from other commissioners. Various political leaders…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Election Commissioner appointment law: The case on India's top election body before the Supreme Court, the controversy and what comes next | Explained

The Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on petitions challenging the 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The case traces back to the 2015 Anoop Baranwal petition and raises questions over the selection panel, Election Commission independence, and what happens next.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Gyanesh Kumar’s journey to CEC post: From Article 370 & Ram Mandir trust to key Centre roles and CEC post; why his 19-month tenure is now under fresh scrutiny

Gyanesh Kumar SIR controversy: The tenure of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has come under increased scrutiny after an Indian Express investigation reported that fellow Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised objections at least 14 times over decisions linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Gyanesh Kumar CEC controversy explained: What's the report that has rocked ECI, what Congress and BJP saying, and Election Commission’s clarification

Gyanesh Kumar CEC Row: A report on internal objections within the Election Commission has triggered a political row involving CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Here is what the investigation reported, what Congress and BJP said, and how the Election Commission has responded.

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Newslaundry · Sep 23

IE investigation: Ex-CEC calls dissent ‘unprecedented’, but some media outlets fall for ‘sources’ again

An investigation in The Indian Express has raised serious questions about the functioning of the Election Commission. Over the past 10 months, two of its three Election Commissioners recorded at least 14 formal, on-record objections to decisions taken in the Commission’s name.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

'Majority not with Gyanesh Kumar': Kapil Sibal demands suspension of CEC, halt to SIR process

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has raised concerns about Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's support within the Election Commission. He claims that two Election Commissioners objected to irregularities during the Special Intensive Revision process. Sibal argues that decisions should be taken by majority voting among the commissioners, which did not…

Newslaundry · Jul 25

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns under pressure from student protests

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, a day after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests at Jantar Mantar demanded he be sacked over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

How J P Nadda played a critical role in bridging gap between Centre, Sonam Wangchuk and CJP

Union Health Minister J P Nadda led government negotiations concerning the NEET paper leak protest. He engaged in multiple talks with activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended his hunger strike. The government assured protesters that peaceful demonstrators would not face legal action. This assurance followed discussions on the protesters' broader demands,…

Newslaundry · Jun 24

Caste, conspiracy, old clips: Inside the X ‘toolkit’ shielding a CM’s dubious land deals

On Tuesday morning, The Indian Express published an investigative report regarding land deals involving the family of Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav in his hometown of Ujjain.

Times Pets · Feb 23

Here’s Why One Of Kriti Sanon’s Dog Is Named After A Famous ‘F.R.I.E.N.D.S’ Character

Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon is loved not only for her acting skills but also for being a doting parent to two beautiful, charming dogs. She is a proud parent of Disco, a Bichon Frise, and Phoebe, a tiny toy poodle. The former has been a part of her family for…

Newslaundry · Jan 23

The bigger story in Kashmir is the media’s silence on action against its own

The job of a journalist, in any part of India, is to observe, investigate, verify and report. But if you do precisely that in Kashmir, you are in big trouble. That is what journalists associated with major English language newspapers – Indian Express, Hindustan Times and The Hindu – found…

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