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Ex-Law Minister Questions EC Silence Amid Gyanesh Kumar Row
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News18•25-09-2026, 21:00
Ex-Law Minister Questions EC Silence Amid Gyanesh Kumar Row
  • •Former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar has questioned the silence of the two Election Commissioners regarding allegations surrounding the Election Commission's decision-making.
  • •Kumar stated on Brass Tacks that the Commissioners, holding constitutional positions, should publicly address the allegations, suggesting their silence is telling.
  • •The remarks come amidst the ongoing controversy involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the Election Commission, and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
  • •Reports have highlighted questions regarding objections raised by Election Commissioners, despite the ECI maintaining that its final decisions were unanimous.

Key Questions Answered

Former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar questioned why the two Election Commissioners have remained silent and failed to publicly address allegations surrounding the Election Commission's decision-making process during the Special Intensive Revision controversy, noting that their silence speaks for itself.

The controversy centers around Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the ECI regarding decision-making and the Special Intensive Revision process, with reports highlighting objections from other Election Commissioners, although the ECI maintains its final decisions were unanimous.

Amid ongoing questions and controversies surrounding objections raised during the Special Intensive Revision process, the Election Commission of India has consistently maintained that its final decisions were unanimous.