The Election Commission of India consulted with the West Bengal government on appointments, amid accusations of favoring the BJP during polls.
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Updated oct 6
The latest in this situation
- Parliament must now pass legislation to govern EC appointments, following SC delays.
- Mehta defended the appointment process against petitioners' challenges in the Supreme Court.
- The Supreme Court ruled that the Election Commission of India operates under Article 324(1) of the Constitution.
- The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding petitions concerning the appointment powers of the Election Commission of India, involving Dipankar Datta and Tushar Mehta.
How it started
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What happened
The Election Commission of India consulted with the West Bengal government on appointments, amid accusations of favoring the BJP during polls.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.ECI's electoral actions are facing scrutiny via RTI over alleged bias toward the BJP.1 source
EC sought responses from party factions as Mamata Banerjee accused rebels of supporting the BJP.1 source
- Allegations suggest that appointments to the Election Commission of India are being influenced by the ruling party.Sub-event
- A specific instance of the tension between the Election Commission of India and the BJP was noted on June 6th.Sub-event
- The Election Commission of India appointed Meena as the Chief Electoral Officer for West Bengal.Sub-event
Shah visited Delhi while critics questioned the EC's role in the political play between West Bengal and Maharashtra.1 source
TMC accuses ECI of bias; ECI operates in consultation with the state government.1 source
ECI consultation with West Bengal government on appointments sparks accusations of BJP favoritism.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bharatiya Janata Party
right-wing political party in India
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Government of West Bengal
state government in Indian state of West Bengal
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election commission
body which oversees elections
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- BJP leadership is accused of pressuring the Election Commission of India.
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