- ECI integrity crisis and calls for Chief Election Commissioner resignation
- The Central Election Commission (CEC) is facing allegations regarding institutional mismanagement.
- The Central Election Commission's functioning is allegedly undermining democracy.
The Supreme Court is involved as the CEC appeals for suo motu cognisance regarding criticism of the Election Commission's actions concerning voter rolls.
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Updated Oct 7
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What happened
The Supreme Court is involved as the CEC appeals for suo motu cognisance regarding criticism of the Election Commission's actions concerning voter rolls.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Jagan demanded new reforms in election commission procedures and stated his party would approach the Supreme Court if necessary.Sub-event
- Vivek Joshi objects to the electoral commission's affidavit, while Jairam Ramesh alleges that the electoral roll revision is a conspiracy.Sub-event
Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi and HM Amit Shah of conspiracy regarding EC irregularities.1 source
CEC actions questioned against SC observations1 source
CEC faces calls for action and criticism from leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh, leading to appeals to the Supreme Court.1 source
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The entities involved
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supreme court
highest court in a jurisdiction
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election commission
body which oversees elections
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Rahul Gandhi
Indian politician (1970-present)
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Jairam Ramesh
Indian politician
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