BJP ally Naidu welcomes ECI clarification on SIR row, says it reaffirms poll panel’s credibility
- On Saturday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the Election Commission's 'unanimous clarification' on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, stating it reaffirmed the integrity of India's constitutional institutions.
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asserted that all SIR orders were approved by all three commissioners, addressing reports that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had formally recorded dissent on decisions including Form 6 changes.
- Reports alleged that Sandhu and Joshi wrote to Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan after work allocation orders 'threatened to concentrate the powers' at the EC centrally; the Commission clarified the letters concerned an officer on deputation, not policy matters.
- Following public pressure from opposition leaders demanding CEC Kumar's removal and requests for explanations from BJP allies including the Telugu Desam Party , the Commission issued its clarification on Saturday.
- Naidu criticized attempts to undermine electoral processes for political gain as 'deeply unfortunate,' emphasizing that respecting constitutional bodies is a collective responsibility for leaders across party lines in India.
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SIR row: BJP allies welcome Election Commission's clarification, accuse Opposition of spreading misinformation
Following the Election Commission's clarification, leaders like CM N Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U) working president Sanjay Jha defended its integrity and accused the opposition of spreading misinformation. They emphasised the importance of trust in democratic institutions.
'Unanimous clarification' by EC on SIR puts to rest all misconceptions: Chandrababu Naidu
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said the “unanimous clarification” issued by the Election Commission on the SIR issue reaffirmed the integrity and credibility of the country’s constitutional institutions and put to rest all the misconceptions surrounding it. In a post on X, Naidu, whose TDP is […]
As Poll Body Chief Comes Under Fire, 3 BJP Allies Call For Clarification
The BJP allies -- LJP (Ram Vilas), TDP and RLM -- on Friday sought a clearer explanation from the Election Commission regarding concerns raised by two Election Commissioners over the voter list revision,
<p style="text-align: justify;">Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's name is once again at the center of a major political controversy across the country. The Congress party has renewed its demand for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, claiming he could escape by becoming a government witness. Three NDA allies have now urged the Election Commission to clarify the situation. LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan, Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) p…
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