The Latest Breaking News from EC

PM Modi was aware of EC restricting EROs' access to ECINet: Congress

PM Modi is alleged to have knowledge of restricted access within the Election Commission's IT division. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed that complaints have been filed regarding this issue. The two election commissioners have expressed concerns about a lack of transparency in the electoral registration process. Allegations of central control…

The Economic Times · 18h ago

1,000 detained as AAP, student groups take to streets in Delhi, stopped from reaching Jantar Mantar

Protests erupted in central Delhi with thousands of activists demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over electoral irregularities. Police detained nearly 1,000 individuals, with internet services also suspended in the area. Various political and student organizations, including Aam Aadmi Party and Indian Youth Congress, participated in the demonstrations. Protesters accused the Election…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Karnataka: FIRs registered against BJP leaders for alleged attempt to delete names of Muslim voters

Multiple FIRs have been registered in Karnataka over alleged irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Cases in Belagavi, Bidar and Mysuru involve allegations of fraudulent Form-7 applications, forged documents and attempts to remove voters' names from electoral rolls. Police said investigations are underway, while Karnataka…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Who at EC ordered TCS to make 'illegal' change in Form 6, asks Rahul Gandhi

Raising concerns over recent changes made to the online voter registration process, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded accountability from both the Election Commission and Tata Consultancy Services for these alterations. Opposition leaders met to discuss issues surrounding electoral malpractices and the demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

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

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

The great Indian trust bust: Why GoI shouldn't simply defend SIR numbers, but demand explanations

Public trust in the electoral process is being eroded, significantly linked to the implementation of SIR. Recent surveys indicate that the perception of free and fair elections has deteriorated markedly among the populace. Furthermore, the exclusion of millions from electoral rolls raises significant concerns regarding electoral integrity. Allegations of bias…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

CBI arrests proclaimed offender Jharna Mistry in 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence murder case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested proclaimed offender (PO) Jharna Mistry, wife of co-accused Sanjay Mistry, in connection with a 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence murder case. The CBI said the accused had been absconding since the FIR was registered in 2021 and had never joined the investigation or…

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

CEC 'puppet' of Modi govt, has no right to remain in office: Kharge at CWC meet, says PM should resign on moral grounds

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called for the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He accused Kumar of acting under pressure from the Prime Minister and alleged discrepancies in the electoral rolls. The Congress Working Committee discussed the matter and outlined demands for transparency in the electoral process.…

The Economic Times · Sep 29