HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 | History Defined

"Gyanesh Kumar should resign today": says Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi during protest against CEC

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi was detained during a protest over alleged irregularities in electoral roll management. Gogoi called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and for legal action against him. The protests were triggered by a report revealing objections from Election Commissioners regarding the Special Intensive…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Tejashwi Yadav says EC reduced to tool for undermining democracy

Tejashwi Yadav accused the Election Commission of excluding eligible voters as they undermined democracy. He demanded the cancellation of recent elections in five states, including Bihar. The criticism follows formal objections raised by two Election Commissioners about the poll panel's decisions. Union minister Chirag Paswan stated that the Election Commission…

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

‘I didn’t know my name was deleted’: Voters in Okhla on the pre-SIR ‘clean-up’

Last year, Delhi had around 1.55 crore registered voters. By the time the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise began this year, that number had already fallen to around 1.45 crore.

Newslaundry · Sep 24

Rahul Gandhi alleges '100% rigging' in Indian elections, calls ECI and BJP 'destroyers of democracy'

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticized the Election Commission of India for its handling of electoral roll revisions. He stated that the enemies of the Constitution have been exposed, calling it an act of treason. Multiple political leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mamata Banerjee, have also demanded accountability and action…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

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

TMC MP Mahua Moitra files police complaint against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleges voter list manipulation

Mahua Moitra, a Member of Parliament from Trinamool Congress, filed a complaint against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. She accused him of violations regarding electoral processes and decision-making within the Election Commission. Moitra highlighted allegations related to tampering with voter registrations that excluded millions in West Bengal. The complaint follows…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

‘Just colleagues disagreeing’: How the Election Commission rift played out on TV news

When the Indian Express reported on the rift inside the Election Commission, some of the usual suspects on primetime news had a ready frame. According to them, the Election Commission’s own clarification highlighted that debate and dissent precede any decision, and that decisions were unanimous.

Newslaundry · Sep 24

Calcutta HC criticises EC over reassignment of election symbol to contesting parties in Nandigram bypoll

The Calcutta High Court expressed concerns regarding the Election Commission's decision to reassign the 'envelope' symbol. Justice Krishna Rao questioned the rationale behind this decision, citing an abundance of available symbols. The court is hearing a petition from the Indian Secular Front challenging the reassignment amid upcoming bypolls. The bypoll…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

SIR row: CJP threatens protests if CEC Gyanesh Kumar does not resign in 48 hours

Abhijeet Dipke has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of undermining voter rights and rigging elections. He warned that nationwide protests would commence if Kumar does not resign within 48 hours. Dipke claimed that the integrity of the electoral process is compromised, impacting the foundation of democracy in India. Opposition…

The Economic Times · Sep 24