Page 5 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Best of BS Opinion: RBI's currency intervention must be limited
From RBI intervention in the rupee and questions over electoral-roll revisions to distressed assets, India's growth challenges and political grief, today's opinions examine institutional and economic
 "Best of BS Opinion: RBI's currency intervention must be limited")
Selective reform
Election Commission has not addressed key weaknesses in SIR
 "Selective reform")
SC to hear next week plea questioning ECI decisions under CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The hearing comes amid questions over the poll panel's decision-making process, after reports claimed that two Election Commissioners objected to several SIR-related orders
 "SC to hear next week plea questioning ECI decisions under CEC Gyanesh Kumar")
Form 6 row: What changed, what SC said and what remains disputed
The Form 6 row centres on changes made by the ECI to the voter enrolment process during SIR. Here is what the Supreme Court said, what ECI changed and why the new declaration is being questioned
 "Form 6 row: What changed, what SC said and what remains disputed")
IndusInd Bank CEO Rajiv Anand says his name 'unmapped' from voter roll
Anand said his name has been marked 'unmapped' from the electoral roll and he has been asked to appear for a hearing to avoid deletion
 "IndusInd Bank CEO Rajiv Anand says his name 'unmapped' from voter roll")
Wangchuk backs CJP's Oct 2 protest against CEC, may not attend physically
While he expressed his support for CJP's proposed agitation, Wangchuk added that he might not be physically present during the protest
 "Wangchuk backs CJP's Oct 2 protest against CEC, may not attend physically")
EC in 'damage control' mode; CEC's resignation or prosecution needed: Cong
The Congress also said that nothing short of CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation or prosecution will suffice
 "EC in 'damage control' mode; CEC's resignation or prosecution needed: Cong")
Amid report of rift, EC says all SIR orders were unanimously approved
People issued notices during SIR need not appear for personal hearings, except in exceptional cases, the Election Commission said
 "Amid report of rift, EC says all SIR orders were unanimously approved")
Best of BS Opinion: Don't hang the ECI just yet, make it work efficiently
From electoral-roll revisions and Telangana politics to institutional trust and the business of spirituality, today's opinions examine governance, political strategy and consumer communities
Three NDA allies seek election panel's clarification amid SIR row
BJP allies seek clarity from the Election Commission over objections raised by two poll commissioners on voter-list revision, as a Supreme Court plea seeks action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
 "Three NDA allies seek election panel's clarification amid SIR row")
SC plea seeks criminal prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR decisions
The plea also seeks a declaration that all such decisions relating to the SIR are illegal and restoration of the original Form 6
 "SC plea seeks criminal prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR decisions")
Dipke urges opposition parties to stop participating in 'rigged' elections
In a post on X, Dipke said opposition parties could not simultaneously claim that elections were being rigged and continue to contest them
 "Dipke urges opposition parties to stop participating in 'rigged' elections")
Election Commission adds 'Mark VIP' feature to BLO app amid Delhi SIR
The feature was added to the app in July, allowing Booth Level Officers to flag certain electors as VIPs during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision
Gyanesh Kumar removal row: How can Chief Election Commissioner be removed?
Opposition parties are preparing a fresh removal motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Here is what the Constitution and law say about the appointment and removal of the Election Commission chief
 "Gyanesh Kumar removal row: How can Chief Election Commissioner be removed?")
Opposition plans fresh notice seeking CEC removal, nationwide protests
INDIA bloc parties plan fresh notices in Parliament seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal and nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in the Election Commission
 "Opposition plans fresh notice seeking CEC removal, nationwide protests")
A question of independence
The Election Commission urgently needs internal reform
 "A question of independence")
Election Commission row: Gyanesh Kumar must resign immediately, says Rahul
Rahul Gandhi demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of "destroying" India's democratic architecture
 "Election Commission row: Gyanesh Kumar must resign immediately, says Rahul")
Opposition demands CEC's arrest, poll body says 'unanimity' in decisions
Congress, TMC, AAP, and DMK step up attack on Gyanesh Kumar over reported objections within poll panel
 "Opposition demands CEC's arrest, poll body says 'unanimity' in decisions")
'No independent counterweight': SC split on law replacing CJI in EC panel
The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on the Centre's plea to refer challenges to the 2023 Election Commissioners appointment law to a larger five-judge Bench
 "'No independent counterweight': SC split on law replacing CJI in EC panel")
ECI says decisions unanimous after report flags Commissioners' objections
Poll panel says internal notes and differing views are part of routine deliberations, while final decisions, including electoral roll revision measures, were unanimous
 "ECI says decisions unanimous after report flags Commissioners' objections")