Election Commission Convenes National Roundtable After 27 Years, Focus on EVMs, Tech Sharing & Cooperative Federalism

31st Southern Zonal Council: Amit Shah Highlights South India’s Role in National Development with Focus on Water, Delimitation, and Cooperative Federalism

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting, emphasizing the southern region's contribution to India's development through high literacy, trained manpower, and deep-sea expertise. Key issues discussed included water disputes (Mullaperiyar, Krishna waters), delimitation concerns, and cooperative federalism among southern states.

Election Commission's SIR Deletes 13 Crore Names from Draft Rolls; Raises Questions on Population & Voting Rights

The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has led to the deletion of 13 crore names from draft rolls, including nearly one-third of Delhi's electorate. This article by a former Chief Election Commissioner uses satire to highlight the absurdity of treating electoral roll deletions as a solution to India's population problem, while drawing parallels with the Assam NRC and warning of potential disenfranchisement of eligible citizens.

Election Commission Rift: Two ECs Flag Unauthorized Changes to Electoral Roll System

Two Election Commissioners have publicly recorded objections against the CEC, alleging unauthorized centralization of the electoral roll system, illegal changes to voter forms, and being kept in the dark on key decisions. This unprecedented internal dissent strikes at the core of electoral integrity and raises concerns about checks and balances within the ECI.

Election Commission's SIR Deletes 13.37 Crore Names from Draft Rolls; Delhi Deletion Rate Highest at 32.8%

The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has resulted in deletion of over 13 crore names across 30 states/UTs, with Delhi recording the highest deletion rate of 32.8%. This is the first intensive revision in two decades, and the Supreme Court has upheld the SIR order. For UPSC aspirants, this is critical for understanding electoral reforms, the role of the Election Commission, and the legal framework of voter registration.

Telangana's Khairatabad Seat Vacant After Danam Nagender Disqualified Under Anti-Defection Law

The Telangana Legislative Assembly has officially notified the disqualification of BRS MLA Danam Nagender from the Khairatabad constituency after the Supreme Court upheld the High Court order under anti-defection law. The seat is now vacant, and the Election Commission will announce a by-election schedule.

ECINet Centralization: Election Commissioners Flag RP Act 1950 Violation to Cabinet Secretary

The Election Commission's ECINet platform centralized control of the electoral roll, violating the decentralized framework of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. Two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, repeatedly flagged this internal breach, and an unprecedented complaint was escalated to the Cabinet Secretary after oversight of the IT division was removed. This rift within the ECI threatens electoral integrity and raises fundamental questions about legal compliance.

Two Election Commissioners Flag Unauthorised Changes to Electoral Rolls and ERONet Access | Dissent Challenges CEC Powers

Two Election Commissioners appointed under the 2023 law have publicly questioned the centralisation of electoral roll management, unauthorised changes to Form 6, and restrictions on state-level officials' access to ERONet. This exposes internal rifts in the Election Commission and raises critical questions about the balance of power between the CEC and ECs, the autonomy of state election machinery, and the sanctity of the electoral process under the new legal framework.

ECI Announces 9 Reforms After Commissioners Recorded 14 Objections: Agendas, Minutes, IT Audit

After an Indian Express investigation revealed deep internal discord where two Election Commissioners recorded at least 14 objections on core electoral roll matters, the ECI announced nine reform decisions to improve transparency. The changes include circulating agendas, issuing minutes, auditing the ECINet database, and ensuring compliance with commissioner directions, but leave several critical questions unanswered.