Election Commission
National
Kharge Accuses Modi Government of Protecting CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Demands Resignation
Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of protecting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and renewed his resignation demand. He also criticised the Election Commission’s reported refusal to disclose SIR software information under RTI and urged people to join the November 1 rally in Delhi.
Hindi News
UP MLC चुनाव: 3 बूथों पर 26 अक्टूबर को दोबारा वोटिंग
आगरा मंडल शिक्षक निर्वाचन क्षेत्र के MLC चुनाव में तीन बूथों पर 26 अक्टूबर को दोबारा मतदान होगा। चुनाव आयोग ने री-पोल का फैसला लिया है।
National
Delhi Protest Against SIR: Hundreds Demand Rollback and CEC’s Resignation
Around 500 protesters marched through central Delhi demanding the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police said 20 people were detained and later released, while at least one FIR was registered.
National
RTI Reveals Cabinet Secretariat Copied CEC on Election Commissioners’ Letters
An RTI response reveals that the Cabinet Secretariat acknowledged letters from Election Commissioners S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi about an official’s functioning and copied CEC Gyanesh Kumar for information.
National
Scientists Urge Election Commission to Scrap SIR Electoral Roll Revision
Independent scientists and academics have urged the Election Commission and the government to scrap the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and restore eligible voters allegedly excluded from the lists.
National
Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha Bypoll Scheduled for November 12
The Election Commission of India has scheduled the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha bypoll for November 12, 2026, to fill the seat vacated by former Union Minister L. Murugan. Nominations begin after the October 26 notification, with the final withdrawal date set for November 5.
Education
Harvard Alumni Clash Over Delhi Protest and Indian Institutions
At least 44 Harvard-affiliated signatories criticised rhetoric against India's constitutional institutions following a Delhi protest over voter list revisions.
National
Rahul Gandhi’s Supreme Court Plea Not Listed for October 13 Hearing Amid Filing Hurdles
Rahul Gandhi’s petition seeking an independent probe into the Election Commission’s SIR process was not listed for October 13 as procedural filing issues remained.
National
Keralam Assembly Seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Removal, Demands Electoral Reforms
The Keralam Assembly passed a resolution seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, greater Election Commission transparency and corrective measures to protect eligible voters’ rights.
National
ECI Appoints Prakash Rajpurohit as Deputy Election Commissioner Amid Hierarchy Concerns
Prakash Rajpurohit has been appointed Deputy Election Commissioner, filling Sanjay Kumar’s vacancy as questions over the Election Commission’s internal hierarchy and file routing continue.