SIR row: EC rejects charges against CEC, files 15-point counter-affidavit in SC
The Election Commission of India has filed a counter-affidavit in the Supreme Court to defend its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The commission rejected allegations of unilateral decision-making and irregularities, asserting that its processes were unanimous and followed established protocols.
Why it matters
This case addresses the integrity of India's electoral administration and the transparency of the Election Commission's internal decision-making processes.
NEW DELHI: Election Commission on Monday filed a counter-affidavit in the Supreme Court defending its functioning and the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The poll body rejected allegations of irregularities and questioned the basis of a petition challenging its decision-making process.According to Bar and Bench, the poll body said the petition was built entirely on a single news report. The affidavit, approved unanimously by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, addresses concerns over the Commission's internal decision-making, alleged changes to voter enrolment forms, deletion of names and the functioning of its electoral databases.The response came after a plea filed by Rakesh Kumar Singh in the apex court. The petition sought the suspension of the CEC and challenged his alleged unilateral decision-making powers.
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