search
Election Commission of India
Trends
- 1CJP threatens nationwide protests if election chief Gyanesh Kumar refuses to resign●If Gyanesh Kumar does not resign by tomorrow, CJP will begin its nationwide protest from Mumbai on 2 October, and take i
The Committee for Judicial Protection (CJP) has issued an ultimatum calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, warning that if he does not step down by the deadline, it will launch a nationwide protest movement starting in Mumbai on 2 October — Gandhi Jayanti — before expanding to cities across India, framing the campaign as a pledge to save democracy.
- 2India's election commission orders review of voter-roll changes●India’s election commission orders review of voter-roll changes
India's Election Commission has ordered a review of recent changes to voter rolls, amid ongoing disputes over the accuracy and fairness of electoral lists. The move comes as opposition parties have criticised deletions and additions of voters, arguing the revisions could disenfranchise legitimate electors. Officials say the review is intended to ensure rolls are complete and error-free ahead of upcoming polls.
- 3Supreme Court debates transparency of India's Election Commission▼सिर्फ स्वतंत्र होना नहीं, दिखना भी जरूरी... Election Commission पर Supreme Court में क्या बहस हुई?
A hearing in the Supreme Court of India focused on the Election Commission, with arguments that the body must not only be independent but also be seen to be independent. The discussion, reported in Hindi media, centres on public perception of the commission's impartiality and the need for visible accountability in its functioning.
- 4India's Elections Face Unprecedented Scrutiny Amid Shaken Faith▼‘Shaken faith’: Why are India’s elections under unprecedented scrutiny?
India's electoral process is drawing unprecedented scrutiny, with critics questioning the credibility of its elections. Al Jazeera examines what it calls a 'shaken faith' in the voting system, amid ongoing debate over the independence of the Election Commission, opposition claims of unfair practices, and concerns about campaign finance and electronic voting machines. Supporters of the government reject the criticism, but the question of public trust in the world's largest elections has become a major talking point.
- 5India election commission orders review of voter-roll changes▼India's election commission orders review of voter-roll changes
India's election commission has ordered a review of recent changes to the country's voter rolls. The move comes amid ongoing debate over the accuracy and fairness of electoral lists, which opposition parties have repeatedly questioned ahead of upcoming polls. The review will examine how revisions to the rolls were carried out and whether errors need correcting.
- 6Election Commissioners Split On Key Issues, Investigation Finds●Inside The Election Commission: Investigation Finds ECs Split On Key Issues | Indian Express Special
The Indian Express has published a special investigative report into the Election Commission of India, reporting that the Election Commissioners are divided on key issues. The report, titled 'Inside The Election Commission', claims to reveal internal disagreements within the body that conducts India's elections. Further details of the findings and the specific issues involved are not available from the headline alone.