Election Commission labels Rahul Gandhi's Form 6 allegation as misleading
The Election Commission issued a fact-check stating that Rahul Gandhi's claim about Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar illegally altering Form 6 is misleading.
In a recent fact-check, the Election Commission refuted the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition's allegation that the Chief Election Commissioner had unilaterally changed Form 6. The commission said the claim was misleading and noted that the Bihar SIR order was unanimously approved by the commission and later upheld by the Supreme Court. The clarification comes amid ongoing political debate over the matter.
Why it matters
It clarifies the legality of election procedures amid political accusations, helping maintain public trust in the electoral system.
How this story developed
- Sep 23 Election Commission denies internal dissent, says all decisions were unanimous
- Sep 23 Congress senior filed a petition urging the Supreme Court to intervene and summon the Election Commission members.
- Sep 25 A Supreme Court petition seeking criminal prosecution of the chief election commissioner was filed.
- Sep 26 The Election Commission announced that Booth Level Officers will visit voters flagged in the SIR to collect supporting documents, with online hearings and additional help desks to be established.
- Sep 27 Opposition parties announced nationwide rallies and a parliamentary motion to force the CEC’s resignation following the removal of over 130 million voter names.
- Oct 2 The Cockroach Janata Party and a coalition of student activists will protest in Mumbai and New Delhi, calling for Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to step down over disputed voter-list changes.
- Oct 2 The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition questioning the Election Commission’s decision‑making next week.
- Oct 4 The Supreme Court will hear petitions on Oct 5 seeking the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid a dispute over the special intensive revision exercise.
- Oct 5 Delhi police deployed roughly 5,000 officers and paramilitary units ahead of two anti‑CEC marches.
- Oct 5 The court issued a notice to the Election Commission and the Centre after refusing to suspend the chief election commissioner.
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