The Congress Party has urged the Supreme Court of India to take suo motu cognisance of what it described as “illegal and unconstitutional” changes made to the voter enrolment process under Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that the Election Commission altered the online version of Form 6 in July, introducing a new requirement asking applicants whether their parents or grandparents were listed in the electoral roll during the previous Special Intensive Revision (SIR). According to the party, this additional clause has created unnecessary hurdles for young and first‑time Gen Z voters, potentially disenfranchising thousands ahead of upcoming elections.
The intervention came after the Election Commission directed officials to organise special enrolment camps for youth voters and promote them widely on social media. However, Congress argued that such measures cannot offset the restrictive changes introduced in Form 6.
Ramesh accused the CEC of breaking constitutional conventions and parliamentary law, insisting that the Supreme Court must step in to safeguard the fundamental right to vote. The plea adds to the growing controversy surrounding the Election Commission’s handling of voter rolls and enrolment procedures.
