Opposition may seek FIRs against those without immunity
The INDIA bloc is exploring legal strategies to hold Election Commission officials accountable, potentially seeking FIRs against those not protected by immunity laws. The opposition is also coordinating its agitation strategy to maintain pressure on the government.
Why it matters
This represents a tactical shift by the opposition to use legal and public pressure to challenge the independence of the Election Commission.
NEW DELHI: Seeking to get around the 2023 law shielding CEC Gyanesh Kumar and two ECs, opposition may seek FIRs against ECI functionaries not covered by immunity provisions, keeping the watchdog in its sights for allegedly "hijacking democracy". The opposition has decided to implead in the Supreme Court in the ongoing challenge to the 2023 Act. The manoeuvre will come even as the India bloc will mount pressure for repeal of the immunity law.Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Wednesday told INDIA bloc members that the country will, 10-15 years later, remember them as those who saved the Constitution and democracy. He said BJP's ruling system is falling apart and more govt "exposure" will happen in the next 6-8 months.
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