Election Commission Defends Unanimous SIR Decisions, Denies Unilateral Action by CEC
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has filed a unanimous counter-affidavit in the Supreme Court defending its decision-making during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The ECI rejected allegations that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted unilaterally, stating all three SIR orders were approved collectively by the Commission's members. It clarified that Form 6, used for voter registration, was not amended, and the additional declaration introduced was a separate document. The ECI challenged petitions based on a single media report, emphasizing procedural compliance and the legal protections for the CEC's role.
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We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 7%, Centre 82%, Right 11%). Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 58/100.
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economictimes broke this story on 26 Oct, 07:02 pm. Other outlets followed.