Rahul Gandhi questions 2024 Lok Sabha election credibility at Hyderabad summit
At the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad, Rahul Gandhi said 140 million voters were wrongly marked as non‑existent, and warned of big‑business sway over politics.
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Election Commission
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Delhi streets see mass protest calling for election chief’s resignation
Thousands rallied in New Delhi on Sunday, led by Rahul Gandhi, to press Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to step down over a voter‑list overhaul that removed more than 130 million names.
1 Nov 2026
India
Supreme Court bars Election Commission from altering voter registration forms
The apex court ruled the commission cannot modify Forms 6, 7 and 8, questioning why already‑registered voters are being asked to re‑enroll.
28 Oct 2026
India
Election Commission Defends Form 6, Files 15‑Point Counter‑Affidavit in Supreme Court
The EC rejected opposition allegations, asserting the nomination form remains unchanged and submitting a detailed rebuttal to the apex court.
26 Oct 2026
India
Congress Stages Demonstrations Against Karnataka CEC in Vijayapura and Belagavi
Party workers rallied in two districts to voice dissent over the Chief Electoral Commissioner's recent actions, The Hindu reports.
28 Sept 2026
India
Press Club denounces police detention of reporters covering anti‑CEC rallies
The Hindu reports that India’s Press Club and the Press Council of India condemned the arrest of journalists and a police FIR against a media outlet over coverage of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
26 Sept 2026
India
NDA partners applaud Election Commission clarification amid SIR controversy
Allied parties say the EC’s latest press note clears up lingering doubts surrounding the SIR dispute.
26 Sept 2026
India
Mamata Banerjee calls for united opposition to press for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal
The West Bengal chief minister says she has consulted CPI(M) and Congress leaders and will back any protest against the election chief.
26 Sept 2026
World
Youth activists push for election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal
A student‑led “cockroach” movement has given the chief election official a deadline to resign, warning of renewed mass protests if their demand is ignored.
25 Sept 2026
India
Chirag Paswan urges Election Commission to safeguard voter confidence amid SIR controversy
Union minister calls for a decisive stance from the EC as opposition pressures chief commissioner over the SIR dispute.
25 Sept 2026
India
Kerala Chief Minister Calls for Safeguarding Election Commission Autonomy
CM V. Satheesan stresses that voter trust hinges on a transparent and independent Election Commission.
24 Sept 2026
India
Priyanka Gandhi labels Election Commission's actions an assault on democracy
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi denounces the Election Commission, calling its recent moves a threat to democratic norms in India.
23 Sept 2026
India
Rahul Gandhi accuses Election Commission of colluding with BJP over TMC symbol freeze
The opposition leader says the EC’s move to suspend the Trinamool Congress’s name and emblem reflects a partisan alliance with the ruling party.
18 Sept 2026
India
Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa says SIR may be legal but not fair
Lavasa cautions that the Special Investigation Report, while lawful, could undermine confidence in India’s democratic institutions.
3 Sept 2026
India
Election Commission rolls out fresh voter education drive for students
A new outreach program will engage school and university students across all 4,123 assembly constituencies in India.
26 Aug 2026
