- Protests demand resignation and reform of India's Chief Election Commissioner
- The Central Election Commission (CEC) is facing allegations regarding institutional mismanagement.
The Election Commission handles the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise under scrutiny, leading to questions regarding the Central Election Commission's continuation.
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The Election Commission handles the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise under scrutiny, leading to questions regarding the Central Election Commission's continuation.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Protests against the ECI over the SIR exercise led to public demonstrations.1 source
CEC formally objected to decisions made regarding the SIR exercise.1 source
Political opposition mounts against the Election Commission's SIR exercise.1 source
EC's handling of the SIR exercise is scrutinized, raising questions about the CEC's continuation.1 source
CEC was questioned regarding the SIR exercise process.1 source
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The Central Election Commission (CEC) is facing allegations regarding institutional mismanagement.Also in this story
- While serving as CEC, Gyanesh Kumar faced criticism from Manoj Jha and defense from Samik Bhattacharya regarding the Election Commission's handling of a controversy.
- Jairam Ramesh demanded accountability from CEC Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the ECI of creating hurdles for voters.
- A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court regarding the conduct of the Chief Election Commissioner and demands accountability from the Election Commission.
- Congress protests the Election Commission's functioning and demands the removal of Gyanesh Kumar in Chandigarh.
Within Protests demand resignation and reform of India's Chief Election Commissioner
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- Politicians, including Gyanesh Kumar, protested alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise on October 6, 2026.
- The Election Commission conducted a Special Intensive Revision drive amid opposition challenges regarding electoral irregularities.
- Leaders, including Droupadi Murmu, raised concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in India.
- The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
- Opposition demands the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) from the Election Commission (ECI).