Opposition Files Supreme Court Plea Against Election Commission
Indian opposition leaders file a Supreme Court petition against the Election Commission alleging electoral roll irregularities and demanding leadership changes.
Opposition leaders, including members of the Indian National Congress and the Communist Party of India, have filed a petition against the Election Commission of India, alleging irregularities in electoral rolls and demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. The formal legal filing and subsequent demonstrations took place in New Delhi, drawing participation from senior political figures including Rahul Gandhi and various members of the INDIA bloc.
The petition moves the Supreme Court Registry, seeking a formal judicial probe into the SIR process and voter list deletions. The legal challenge addresses grievances regarding administrative actions by the Election Commission of India and names Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar within the broader scope of the ongoing political and judicial dispute.
Protesters gathered in the national capital to voice concerns over the integrity of electoral rolls and administrative oversight. The petition highlights specific demands from parliamentary opposition groups regarding institutional accountability and transparency within the election oversight body.
The Supreme Court is expected to review the writ petition following submissions made by Opposition leaders visiting the apex court registry. Further procedural developments and dates for hearings will be determined by the court according to standard judicial timelines.