Chief Election Commissioner

EC to conduct SSR of electoral rolls in 17 states and Union territories

The Election Commission will conduct Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 17 states and UTs, including poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa.

SC orders preservation of Delhi protest footage, issues notices to Centre

The Supreme Court sought replies from the Centre, Delhi Police and opposition leaders on petitions over recent protests, while ordering preservation of CCTV footage and digital evidence.

TVK, Congress, INDIA Bloc members begin protest demanding CEC's resignation

The ruling TVK, its key ally, the Congress party, and other constituents of the INDIA Bloc in Tamil Nadu began their protest here on Thursday, condemning the "murder of democracy" and demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar from office. The protest is being led by TNCC chief B Manickam Tagore. The cadres of the INDIA Bloc, who had gathered here in large numbers, displayed their respective party flags and raised slogans seeking the immediate resignation of the CEC over the SIR exercise.

Datanomics: Internet shutdowns dip but India still ranks second globally

During a recent protest against alleged irregularities in electoral roll revision, authorities imposed internet shutdowns in parts of Delhi, citing security concerns.

CJP leaders sent to 5-day judicial custody, to be lodged in Tihar Jail

Ashutosh Ranka, Ajinkya Shinde and Saurav Das were detained early Tuesday for allegedly breaching barricades to enter Jantar Mantar

INDIA bloc vows to fight 'vote chori', reclaim Jantar Mantar protest site

Opposition leaders met at Rahul Gandhi's residence to discuss their campaign against alleged vote theft and vowed to challenge Jantar Mantar's removal as a designated protest site

Anti-CEC protest: Rahul to host INDIA bloc leaders, CJP plans fresh stir

Rahul Gandhi will host INDIA bloc leaders, students and civil society representatives for high tea as the Opposition steps up its campaign against the CEC and SIR

Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar as protest site, names 3 new spots

Opposition parties criticise the move to shift protests away from Jantar Mantar, while leaders march to the Supreme Court against the Election Commission's SIR exercise

Neither approved nor disapproved the new Form 6, says Justice Bagchi

There was no application concerning the new Form 6. That is all we have said: CJI Surya Kant

Supreme Court Bar Association, Opposition move court on detentions, SIR

Supreme Court to hear pleas over alleged police excesses during Delhi protests, while Rahul Gandhi and 10 other Opposition leaders challenge irregularities in the SIR exercise.

Govt protecting Gyanesh Kumar, turning Delhi into a prison: Rahul Gandhi

The Leader of Opposition said INDIA bloc leaders would approach the Supreme Court over alleged vote theft and demand action against the Chief Election Commissioner

Modi govt waging war against citizens to protect CEC: Abhijeet Dipke

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Monday accused the Narendra Modi government of waging a war against citizens to protect Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid growing demands for his resignation. The activist reached his native village, Santuk Pimpri, in Hingoli district of Maharashtra late last night, and visited the site where his grandmother's final rites were performed. In a sharp post on X, Dipke wrote, "Youth are being assaulted, journalists are being assaulted, even MPs are being assaulted by Delhi Police. What makes Gyanesh Kumar so indispensable to Modi that he is willing to wage war against everyone just to protect him?" Dipke, along with CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, were put under preventive arrest at the Delhi airport ahead of the Jantar Mantar protest on Saturday. They were released on Sunday on condition that they would not "breach peace" for a year. The CJP and opposition parties have been demanding the resignation of Chief ...

Between barricades, protests persist as organisers demand CEC's resignation

Protest organisers vow to continue demonstrations demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and cancellation of the SIR despite detentions and restrictions in Delhi.

A democratic debate

Every question being raised about the ECI must be reviewed

CJP accuses police of kidnapping leaders, compares situation to Emergency

More than 7,000 protesters, including opposition leaders and former chief ministers, were detained as Delhi Police clamped down on protesters demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

INDIA bloc plans protest march in Delhi on Monday, seeks CJI's intervention

The INDIA bloc will hold a protest march in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh on the 'vote chori' issue on Monday, while a delegation of its senior leaders will submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India for his intervention in the matter. On Monday, the Congress and the entire INDIA bloc and the country's youth will again take to the streets in massive numbers. This time too, the voice will echo across the nation louder than ever before, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said. "We will also meet the Chief Justice (of India) and demand that when the Constitution is being torn to shreds on Delhi's streets and democracy is being crushed, the guardians of the law cannot sit with blindfolds on," he said. "Will we stay silent while the Constitution is ripped apart? That will never happen. We will ensure accountability is fixed!" he added. Congress general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal said the party appeals to every Indian concerned about democracy's survival

One Delhi, many Jantar Mantars as protesters hit streets across the city

With Jantar Mantar out of reach, CJP protesters scattered across Delhi as police detained 3,000 people, including several prominent leaders and public figures

Over 500 detained, 2 cops injured in stone-pelting near Akashwani Bhawan

Protesters allegedly stone-pelted security personnel at Imtiaz Ali Marg near Akashwani Bhawan after toppling barricades during the proposed Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) stir against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the national capital on Saturday, officials said. Around noon, 25 to 30 protesters jumped barricades on Imtiaz Ali Marg and stone-pelleted at security personnel, they said, adding that some of them have been detained and two police personnel were injured in the process. Police have detained about 500 people as protesters attempted to reach Jantar Mantar despite authorities denying permission to protest and enforcing strict security measures across the New Delhi district. Several protesters were chased and detained as they tried to regroup at different locations and evade the security cordon. The protest was scheduled to begin at 10.30 am, but police and paramilitary personnel prevented participants from reaching the designated area, where prohibitory orders ar

Amid reports of people filing bulk deletion requests, EC puts limits

Amid reports of people filing forms in bulk seeking removal of electors from voters lists, the Election Commission on Friday placed limits on individuals submitting such objections. The EC has prescribed limits on the number of Form 7 applications an individual elector can file to object to the inclusion of names or seek deletion of names from electoral rolls. During the claims and objections period, an individual elector can file a maximum of 10 Form 7 applications throughout the entire period. During continuous updating of electoral rolls, the limit is five applications per month. The move aims to discourage bulk filing of unsubstantiated objections, reduce inconvenience to voters and ease the workload of election officials. The poll authority wrote to all state chief electoral officers to put in place the new system.

Chirag Paswan urges Opposition to seek dialogue with CEC over SIR

Chirag Paswan urged Opposition parties to approach CEC Gyanesh Kumar through proper channels over the electoral roll revision, saying dialogue would be more effective than repeated protests.