Chirag Paswan and Upendra Kushwaha Urge EC to Address Public Doubts
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Union Minister Chirag Paswan and Rashtriya Lok Morcha leader Upendra Kushwaha urged the Election Commission of India to dispel confusion in the minds of the people regarding the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Speaking in Patna on September 25, 2026, Paswan stated that if questions are raised about the Commission, it is the Commission's responsibility, specifically Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's, to strongly present its side. The appeal came amid Congress demands for Kumar's resignation following an Indian Express report that two Election Commissioners had recorded objections at least 14 times over the last 10 months. Paswan emphasized that the Commission should act to maintain public confidence in the election process, not to respond to opposition politics.
Why it matters
The appeal targets voters in Bihar and across India who may be losing confidence in the electoral process due to internal disagreements within the Election Commission. Restoring public trust is essential for ensuring free and fair elections and upholding democratic integrity.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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