Voter Deletion

Supreme Court adjourns SIR hearing to Nov 17 EC says Form 6 not changed no voter deletion without ERO order

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised nationwide protests against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his controversial remarks concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father. The dispute has intensified the political confrontation between the BJP and Congress, with both parties exchanging accusations over political conduct and electoral issues.

Why is it Shaking Indian Democracy?

Activists, farmers’ groups and student organisations are preparing to march to the Election Commission’s office in Delhi at 1 pm on October 23, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha and People Against SIR have also called for nationwide demonstrations.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has criticised Congress over its position on electoral-roll revision, while continuing to express opposition to aspects of the process. His remarks have brought differences within the opposition camp into focus and raised questions about coordination between regional parties and the Congress.

Security restrictions surrounding a proposed CJP march have brought questions about public demonstrations, policing and access to designated protest locations into the political debate.

The Supreme Court's latest proceedings have brought electoral roll revision, voter registration procedures and institutional accountability into focus.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has said he is prepared to face arrest ahead of the party’s proposed Tiranga march in Delhi demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Police has cited prohibitory orders and security concerns, while authorities have announced the temporary closure of Central Park.

The Cockroach Janta Party and opposition factions prepare for fresh demonstrations over Special Intensive Revision rolls and administrative accountability at the Election Commission.

Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and other INDIA bloc leaders have approached the Supreme Court seeking scrutiny of Election Commission decisions and alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The petition raises concerns about decision-making, electoral databases and safeguards for voters whose names are removed.

Protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar have intensified amid opposition allegations concerning voter-list revisions. Rahul Gandhi, opposition parties and the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement have demanded accountability, while the government and Election Commission have denied allegations of politically motivated voter deletions.

Delhi witnessed heightened security and widespread preventive detentions ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration centres on opposition concerns over voter-list revisions, while authorities say security measures are necessary to maintain law and order.