The Latest Breaking News from Election Commission

J&K deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary says chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar should resign

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He accused the government of meeting protestors with brute force and pointed to the Constitutional rights to freedom of speech and protest. Choudhary also raised concerns on youth unemployment and opposed the Waqf…

The Economic Times · 7h ago

Supreme Court issues notice to Election Commission over Rahul Gandhi's plea alleging SIR irregularities, voter deletions

The Supreme Court will likely hear petitions challenging the India's voter role revision amid recent protests. Various opposition parties and youth-led organizations are demanding accountability from the Election Commission. Allegations have surfaced regarding the removal of millions of eligible voters from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision of…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

SC likely to hear Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc leader’s plea against ECI’s SIR decisions tomorrow

The Supreme Court is likely to hear a petition filed by Rahul Gandhi and 12 other INDIA bloc leaders challenging the Election Commission’s decisions on the special intensive revision (SIR) of voter rolls, tomorrow.

The Economic Times · 20h ago

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging validity of law granting immunity to CEC, ECs

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission seeking their responses on the plea filed by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms.

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Constitution torn up, fighting to restore democracy in country, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi emphasized the INDIA bloc's singular mission to restore democracy during a meeting with opposition leaders. He criticized the government's attempts to restrict protests at Jantar Mantar and promised to fight against these restrictions. Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of undermining democratic institutions…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

INDIA bloc petition under scrutiny: Sanjay Raut says "we will rectify, repair" errors

Sanjay Raut confirmed that he is a petitioner in a legal challenge against the Election Commission of India. He emphasized the need to hold the Commission accountable for alleged discrepancies and political pressures. The opposition plans to strategize further after a meeting hosted by Rahul Gandhi. Raut criticized the government's…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Delhi Police registers FIRs under BNSS Section 163 for violation during Opposition protest

Delhi Police has registered multiple FIRs in connection with the Opposition's protest on Monday, including cases for alleged violation of prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Delhi Police said on Tuesday.

The Economic Times · Oct 13

SC finds defects in Rahul Gandhi-led bloc's plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: What are the 10 problems flagged in the petition?

The Supreme Court registry has flagged 10 defects in Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders' petition against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The objections reportedly include missing authorisation documents, an unclear identity card of Mallikarjun Kharge…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

On the ground with Sreenivasan Jain: A day at the Opposition march

Sreenivasan Jain was on the ground in Delhi today as Opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc marched towards the Supreme Court, demanding accountability from the Election Commission and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Newslaundry · Oct 12

'Ask your governments to resign first': Assam CM challenges Rahul Gandhi over CEC Gyanesh Kumar, SIR

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed allegations from the opposition regarding electoral roll updates. He emphasized the importance of the Special Intensive Revision due to demographic changes and foreign infiltration. Sarma challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to resign from power in states they govern and hold elections using ballot…

The Economic Times · Oct 12