Election Commission Rebuts Rift Claims, Clarifies Internal Notes Part of Checks and Balances

ECI rejects sidelining allegations, terming internal dissent ‘standard practice’

ECI defends its actions against criticism, labeling internal dissent as standard practice while addressing concerns over the SIR process.

Election Commission Rebuts Rift Claims, Clarifies Internal Notes Part of Checks and Balances

The Election Commission of India has issued a press note addressing media reports alleging internal rifts between the Chief Election Commissioner and the two Election Commissioners. Defending its working, the commission stated that its actions strictly follow statutory law and that all decisions taken over the past year have been unanimous. Clarifying the nature of internal communication, the poll body stated that differing views are normal and …

SIR Row: ECI Says Internal Dissent Reflects Constitutional Checks, Not Institutional Breakdown

New Delhi, September 23, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday rejected suggestions that differences among its three members amounted to an institutional breakdown, saying internal objections and written notes are part of the functioning of a multi-member constitutional body. The response came after a report said Election Commissioners Sukhbir […]

“Unanimous Decisions Of Full Commission”: Election Body On ‘Dissent’ Report

“Differing views and observations are a normal part of deliberation in any institution,” the Election Commission of India saidhttp://dlvr.it/TVcKNF