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Ex-Law Minister Ashwani Kumar Weighs In On Supreme Court Scrutiny Of Election Commission
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News18•05-10-2026, 22:23
Ex-Law Minister Ashwani Kumar Weighs In On Supreme Court Scrutiny Of Election Commission
- •The Supreme Court has intensified its scrutiny of the Election Commission's Form 6, fueling ongoing debates regarding electoral rolls and institutional actions.
- •Former Law Minister Ashwini Kumar stated that the Election Commission must clearly demonstrate that its decisions and procedures are fully lawful.
- •Questions continue to surround the opposition's heavy criticism and their ongoing demands for strict political accountability.
- •Political protests over electoral integrity are widely expected to persist regardless of the final outcome delivered by the court.
Key Questions Answered
The Supreme Court's scrutiny centers on concerns regarding electoral rolls and the Election Commission's actions, with reports highlighting internal objections over voter registration form changes and centralisation of roll systems.
Opposition parties allege that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has lost his moral right to hold office after reports revealed that two fellow election commissioners objected 14 times to decisions made without their knowledge.
Former Law Minister Ashwini Kumar asserts that the Election Commission must legally demonstrate that all its decisions and internal procedures were lawfully executed.
