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India Election Commission voter roll controversy

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is facing scrutiny following reports of internal dissent regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Reports indicate that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised at least 14 objections over a 10-month period, alleging they were excluded from key decisions concerning voter registration and database management. In response to the controversy, the ECI held a meeting on September 26, 2026, to assert that all SIR-related decisions were made unanimously and that differences in opinion are a normal part of a multi-member constitutional body. The ECI has countered that the objections raised by the commissioners pertained to an officer on deputation rather than matters of policy or IT. Opposition parties within the INDIA bloc have intensified their response. On September 30, the coalition 29, leaders met at the Constitution Club in New Delhi to coordinate strategies regarding the ECI, ECI and the SIR exercise, and concerns over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and VVPATs. The opposition exercise. A primary objective of the meeting is also considering a formal move to seek demand the removal resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, which may involve collecting signatures from opposition Members of Parliament. The alliance has demanded Kumar and to discuss a potential removal motion in both the suspension of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. While the SIR process, citing concerns over DMK indicated it would support a parliamentary removal motion, the alleged deletion Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is not participating. Additionally, the Congress Working Committee has called for the resignations of 13.30 crore names from voter lists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on moral grounds. Nationwide protests have been launched by groups including the Congress and the Indian Youth Congress, with demonstrations occurring in cities such as Delhi, Jaipur, and Hyderabad. Some protesters have been detained by police during marches toward the ECI headquarters. Legal challenges have also emerged; the Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a petition next week regarding the functioning of the ECI and the conduct of Gyanesh Kumar. The petition alleges that Kumar Kumar, alleging he has bypassed the required collective decision-making process, acting unilaterally in violation of Article 324 of the Constitution. processes.

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