Tag Archive: ElectionCommission

Delhi High Court Clarifies Route To Restore Names On Voter List

The Delhi High Court said voters removed during Delhi’s SIR can use Form-6 to seek re-inclusion in the electoral roll, subject to legal scrutiny.

Chidambaram says Congress has never supported violence in political protests

P. Chidambaram rejected BJP allegations that the opposition supports violent protests, saying Congress believes in democratic and Gandhian methods.

Special drive continues to add new voters in Madhya Pradesh

A special campaign is underway across Madhya Pradesh to include all eligible voters in the electoral roll, with help desks and prescribed forms available for citizens.

Supreme Court seeks response from Sanjay Raut over judiciary remarks

The Supreme Court has sought an explanation from Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut over remarks concerning Chief Justice Surya Kant and the judiciary.

Election Commission Faces Trust Test as Democracy’s Future Hangs in Balance

An editorial on questions over electoral roll revision, voter deletions, Form-6, Supreme Court scrutiny and the need for transparency and accountability in the Election Commission.

Vijay’s TVK To Join INDIA Bloc Protest Over Poll Issues

Thalapathy Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is reported to be joining an INDIA bloc protest over poll process issues and objections concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Supreme Court Rebukes Election Commission Over Missing Election Video Footage

The Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over the Election Commission’s approach after election-related video footage was reported missing or unavailable.

Registry Flags 14 Defects in SIR Plea, Delaying Supreme Court Hearing

The Supreme Court Registry has flagged 14 procedural defects in an opposition petition challenging the SIR electoral roll revision process.

CJP leaders carrying tricolour detained during Jantar Mantar protest in Delhi

Police detained CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das after they reached Delhi’s Jantar Mantar carrying the tricolour amid protests over voter list revision.

Foreign media raise questions over police action at Delhi protest

International media reports have raised questions over Delhi protests against the Election Commission, police action, detentions, opposition demands and press freedom concerns.

CJI tells Opposition why requested meeting cannot be held now

CJI Surya Kant has declined to meet Rahul Gandhi and Opposition leaders, saying the issues raised are already before the Supreme Court.

Who Is Gyanesh Kumar, and Why Is CJP Seeking Resignation?

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is facing protests by CJP and opposition groups over the special intensive revision of electoral rolls.

Who Is Gyanesh Kumar and Why Is CJP Seeking His Resignation

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is facing protests by the CJP and opposition groups over the special intensive revision of electoral rolls.

Prashant Kishor Questions Rajiv Kumar Appointment After Gyanesh Kumar Row

Prashant Kishor raised questions over former CEC Rajiv Kumar’s HDFC Bank appointment amid the Gyanesh Kumar row, calling for Election Commission transparency.

Congress Intensifies Nationwide Protests Demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation

Congress and opposition parties intensified protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revision.

Jaya Bachchan Snaps at Reporter, Kangana Ranaut Takes a Swipe

A video of Jaya Bachchan during the INDIA bloc protest in Delhi went viral after she refused to answer a reporter’s question, drawing a swipe from Kangana Ranaut.

Rahul seen with Tricolour, Priyanka joins opposition protest in Delhi

INDIA bloc MPs protested in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi joined the march.

AAP Leader Makes Major Claim on Gyanesh Kumar’s Possible Resignation

AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj claims Gyanesh Kumar may resign before October 10, amid opposition and CJP protests over SIR and Election Commission functioning.

Supreme Court to hear petitions against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today

The Supreme Court will today hear two petitions concerning CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s functioning, SIR-related decisions and alleged voter list irregularities.

Stalin questions CM Vijay’s silence on SIR-CEC controversy before bypolls

DMK chief MK Stalin has questioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s silence on the SIR and Election Commission controversy ahead of October 6 bypolls.