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Congress' Jairam Ramesh calls Gyanesh Kumar a 'weapon of mass destruction' for electoral rolls

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the Chief Election Commissioner a "weapon of mass destruction" for electoral rolls. Opposition parties submitted a notice seeking the removal of Gyanesh Kumar from his position. This demand stems from alleged "proved misbehaviour" and "partisan asymmetry" in enforcing the Model Code. The Monsoon session of…

The Economic Times

Battle for TMC name, symbol reaches decisive stage as rival camps prepare to face EC

A fierce battle for control of the Trinamool Congress is escalating as rival factions prepare to present their claims to the Election Commission. Both sides are vying for the party's name, symbol, and organizational structure, with the dissident group asserting numerical strength among legislators and having taken control of party…

The Economic Times

Congress says India needs ‘radical reset’ in economic policy, targets Narendra Modi govt

Indian National Congress has criticized the handling of India’s economy, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of prioritizing elections over pressing economic challenges. The party claimed that rising inflation, slowing economic growth, and declining foreign investment are increasing concerns across sectors. Congress leaders also alleged that a climate of fear and…

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Opposition vs CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Om Birla

Imagine watching a cricket match where the umpire starts favouring one team. Appeals from one side are ignored. Decisions against the other team come instantly. At some point, the players start questioning the umpire.

Newslaundry

South Central 66: LPG crisis fears and why Opposition wants impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

In the first segment of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the LPG crisis and what that could mean for India going forward. They are joined by energy journalist and policy expert Shreya Jai, and climate journalist and researcher Aruna Chandrasekhar.

Newslaundry

How we broke the voter roll story before it became a national conversation

More than a year ago, when I began looking into possible manipulation of voter rolls, the first person to help me understand it was Dr SY Quraishi, former Chief Election Commissioner of India.

Newslaundry

Landslide for NDA, highest vote share for RJD, Cong blames ‘vote chori’

Bihar is barrelling toward one of its most emphatic mandates in years. The NDA has opened up an unassailable lead, ahead on 205 of 243 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan is left clinging to just 31, with independents and smaller outfits leading on seven.

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Bihar’s silenced voters, India’s gagged press: The twin threats to Indian democracy

The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, probably expected that his August 18 press conference would settle the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar and Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” charge. He was wrong. This is a story that has refused to die, notwithstanding Trump’s tariffs, or…

Newslaundry

India's Election Commission Under Fire From Opposition

The Election Commission of India, long regarded as the impartial guardian of the world's largest democracy, is facing unprecedented scrutiny over its credibility and independence.

International Business Times

India’s opposition leader hosts ‘dead’ voters alleging rigging in upcoming state elections

As 6.5 million Indian voters go ‘missing’ from the electoral database, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accuses prime minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of rigging polls in India, Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK

South Central 40: Election Commission’s credibility crisis and the nun who took Bishop Franco to court

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath first discuss the ‘vote chori’ press conference by the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, issuing a seven-day ultimatum to Rahul Gandhi and anyone else casting doubts on the election process. Senior investigative journalist and Executive Editor…

Newslaundry

CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s defence on Bihar’s ‘0’ house numbers not convincing

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at a press conference dismissed allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and asked Rahul Gandhi to submit his complaints in a sworn affidavit within seven days or apologise to the nation.

Newslaundry

Telegraph front page calls out EC ‘obfuscation’, ToI has NDA’s V-P pick as lead story

In a rare press conference on Sunday, the Election Commission of India sought to counter Rahul Gandhi’s charge of “vote fraud,” calling such language an insult to the Constitution. Flanked by his colleagues, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar insisted that the poll body stood with voters and was above partisan…

Newslaundry

ECI to organise conference of Chief Electoral Officers of States & UTs

The ECI will organise a conference of Chief Electoral Officers of States and Union Territories on March 4-5 at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management in New Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Let Me Explain: Concerns with new CEC’s appointment

The ‘midnight’ appointment of new Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has raised concerns about the PM Modi-led government trying to undermine the independence of the country’s top polling body.

Newslaundry

Hafta 525: USAID controversy, new CEC’s appointment, Vikatan website blocked

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam, and Anand Vardhan are joined by former Chief Election Commissioner Dr SY Quraishi and cartoonist Rachita Taneja.

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Know all about new CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Previously, he has served as the Secretary in the Ministry of Cooperation before being appointed as the election commissioner. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as Chief Election Commissioner

Gyanesh Kumar, a 1998 Kerala Cadre officer of the Indian Administrative services, replaced Rajiv Kumar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Omar Abdullah supports Rahul Gandhi's dissent note on CEC appointment

J&K CM Omar Abdullah emphasized that as the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi has every right to express his dissent and provide an alternative perspective. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Disrespectful, discourteous': Rahul Gandhi on CEC appointment; Details here...

The Government appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the new CEC, to succeed Rajiv Kumar on Monday February 17. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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CEC Appointment Sparks Political Row: Congress accuses Govt of violating spirit of Constitution

"The government hastily issued the notification for the new CEC’s appointment at midnight, which goes against the spirit of the Constitution," Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal said. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Election Commission reviews law and order in States and Union Territories

Election Commission of India assesses law and order situation ahead of Lok Sabha polls to prevent illicit activities.

The Hindu

SC dismisses applications to stay appointments of ECs Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar

Supreme Court dismisses stay applications for Election Commissioners' appointments amid controversy over new appointment law.

The Hindu

2024 Lok Sabha polls | ECI orders large-scale transfer of bureaucrats

The step is a part of the commission’s efforts to maintain a level-playing field and ensure the integrity of the electoral process, which has been emphasised by CEC Rajiv Kumar on several occasions.

The Hindu

Dissent is encouraged within the ECI: CEC on Arun Goel’s resignation

New Delhi Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar encourages dissent within the poll panel, addressing the resignation of Arun Goel.

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