Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Tuesday raised concerns about the fairness of the electoral process in India, specifically regarding discrepancies in voter data, particularly in Maharashtra.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcomed US President Donald Trump's acknowledgment of India's voter ID system in his executive order on election reforms, highlighting its reliability and global recognition.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the scale of India's elections and the vital role of booth-level officers in the electoral process. He announced the first-ever training program for 1 lakh officers to enhance electoral roll management.
Within less than a month of assuming office, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has initiated a series of proactive and definitive measures to address long-pending electoral challenges, some of which have remained unresolved for decades. According to sources in the Election Comm
Reacting to the Election Commission's initiative, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant said that the electoral body talks about the laws but remains tight-lipped about Maharashtra.
In a letter issued to political parties, the Commission also proposed an interaction with party presidents and senior leaders to further strengthen electoral processes in line with established laws.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore moves an adjournment motion to discuss discrepancies in voter lists post-2024 Lok Sabha elections, highlighting concerns over irregularities in Maharashtra and Haryana, which may undermine the electoral process's integrity.
On Thursday, Mamata Banerjee alleged that BJP added fake voters to the voters' list to manipulate elections in Maharashtra and Delhi, and they were trying the same trick in West Bengal.
Meanwhile, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has urged all eligible citizens of India to register as electors and participate in the electoral process. He emphasised that voting is the first step towards national service.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has urged all eligible citizens of India to register as electors and participate in the electoral process. He emphasised that voting is the first step towards national service.