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Manoj Kumar Agarwal Warns Mahua Moitra With Legal Action Over SIR Allegations
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News18•06-10-2026, 05:51
Manoj Kumar Agarwal Warns Mahua Moitra With Legal Action Over SIR Allegations
- •Manoj Kumar Agarwal strongly responded to Mahua Moitra's social media post regarding the SIR controversy.
- •He stated that such allegations cannot be made without proof and clarified that he discharged his duties transparently.
- •Agarwal is seeking legal opinion and preparing to file a defamation suit against the allegations.
- •Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has sent notices to the Centre and the Election Commission in a related case.
Key Questions Answered
Manoj Kumar Agarwal stated that he is seeking legal opinion, referring the matter to the Additional Advocate General, and preparing for a defamation suit in response to Mahua Moitra's unproven allegations.
The Supreme Court dismissed the Election Commission's claim that the modified Form 6 had been approved by the apex court, stating that they did not approve the changes and demanded to know who authorized them.
Manoj Kumar Agarwal clarified that the Chief Electoral Officer does not possess the independent power to add or remove any names from the voter list, as that authority lies with the ERO, District Electoral Officer, and appellate authority.
