Stories
Is Anarchy the INDIA Bloc's Only Tool in the Battle Against the Election Commission?
- •The opposition INDIA bloc has intensified its Vote Chori campaign, challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- •Protests are centered against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, raising questions about democratic dissent versus institutional confrontation.
- •The BJP has accused opposition parties of undermining constitutional institutions and politicizing the electoral process.
- •Raw Report with Shawan Sen examines the strategy of the INDIA bloc and the broader debate over electoral integrity and institutional credibility.
Key Questions Answered
Opposition parties are demanding the ouster of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities and discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They have raised concerns about changes to Form 6 voter registration applications and accused the poll panel of lacking transparency.
The INDIA bloc is preparing to move the Supreme Court to challenge Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. This provision grants legal immunity to the CEC and Election Commissioners for official duties discharged while in office.
The Election Commission stated that it had not received any formal request for a meeting from protesting MPs until 4 pm on Tuesday. Around that time, the panel was informed that a delegation led by Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi wished to meet and submit a memorandum.
