Rahul Gandhi Slams CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over Form 6 Changes
· India · Times of India, India Today, Hindustan Times
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi slammed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday after the Supreme Court clarified that it did not approve any modifications made by the Election Commission to Form 6. In a post on X, the Congress leader accused the CEC of changing the voter registration application illegally and unilaterally. Gandhi stated that the development proves the CEC is abusing his position to assist the BJP. He further warned that everyone involved in what he termed a criminal assault on democracy will be held accountable. The Supreme Court recently sought a response from the poll body and the Centre regarding petitions challenging actions taken by the CEC.
Why it matters
The Supreme Court's scrutiny of the Election Commission's unilateral changes to Form 6 directly impacts voter registration procedures and election integrity in India.
Read the original report — Times of India
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