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CEC Gyanesh Kumar embroiled in controversy over voter deletions, facing parliamentary impeachment, Supreme Court challenges, and public outcry, threatening ECI's credibility.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar embroiled in controversy over voter deletions, facing parliamentary impeachment, Supreme Court challenges, and public outcry, threatening ECI's credibility.
UPSC marks 100 years, transforming from a colonial advisory body to an independent constitutional pillar ensuring merit-based public service recruitment and inclusive governance.
Election Commission streamlines voter registration by making Form 6 declaration mandatory only for Special Intensive Revision states, resolving online submission issues.
Maharashtra's top poll officer seeks ECINet changes for local staff discretion, echoing EC concerns over software curtailing powers, raising questions about ECI's conduct.
Unprecedented ECI rift and systemic voter exclusion reignite debate on elevating the 'right to vote' to a fundamental constitutional right.
Election Commission faces scrutiny for flawed voter deletion drive and internal objections, prompting calls for institutional overhaul.
Amidst calls for removal, article details constitutional provisions and recent law governing CEC's appointment and removal, including Supreme Court's role and parliamentary procedures.
Election Commission addresses internal disquiet, streamlines voter enrolment process, and enhances transparency in its functioning after commissioners raise concerns.
Bihar's voter registration Form 6 declaration modified, requiring specific birth documents and parental details, raising questions on Election Commission's amendment powers.
Supreme Court refers petitions challenging 2023 ECI appointment law to Constitution Bench amid judicial disagreement over executive control and electoral independence.
Opposition demands CEC's resignation, initiating parliamentary motion; article details constitutional removal process for Chief Election Commissioner, requiring 2/3rds majority in both Houses.
Explosive report reveals ECI's 'SIR' exercise threatens mass voter disenfranchisement, raising serious questions about electoral integrity and democratic fairness.
Election Commission's AI-driven 'logical discrepancy list' flags millions of voters, raising concerns over opaque algorithms and potential disenfranchisement during electoral roll revision.
Murky political party finance, shell parties, and tax exemptions demand urgent ECI and Supreme Court action for electoral transparency.
Supreme Court refers petitions challenging new EC appointment law, which excludes CJI, to Chief Justice for Constitution Bench consideration.
Two Election Commissioners flagged serious concerns over the Special Intensive Revision process and mass voter deletions, questioning ECI's integrity and Supreme Court's oversight.
Election Commission acknowledges internal dissent but fails to address two Commissioners' serious concerns over "illegal" decisions and procedural lapses, questioning its integrity.
Two Election Commissioners formally objected 14 times to ECI decisions on voter rolls, alleging lack of transparency and unauthorized actions, raising concerns about electoral integrity.
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