ECI Fact-Checks Claims on Form 6 Following Supreme Court Observation
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
The Election Commission of India and the Press Information Bureau have issued detailed fact-checks following remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant regarding voter registration Form 6. The controversy erupted after the CJI stated during proceedings that modifications to Form 6 had not received explicit approval from the Supreme Court. Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi seized on the remarks to accuse Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of altering the form unilaterally to favour the ruling BJP. The poll panel immediately rejected the allegations on X, maintaining that the Special Intensive Revision in Bihar and its associated declaration form were issued unanimously and upheld by the apex court in May 2026. Authorities also clarified that the original September 26 press note remains active in the public domain after social media claims alleged it had been removed.
Why it matters
The dispute directly involves the credibility of India's election administration and the transparency of voter registration rules ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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