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EC takes big decisions amid SIR row, clarifies letter to cabinet secretary was not on 'policy matter'
In a first meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar amid a row over a report claiming 'dissent' between poll body's members over Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced some key decisions regarding the SIR drive. The meeting was held among Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi at the Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi.
Ram temple donations pilfered during counting process, 105 instances caught on CCTV, SIT probe finds
A nearly-70,000-page chargesheet filed by the Supreme Court-mandated Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the offerings-embezzlement case found that the diversion of donations from the Ram temple in Ayodhya took place during the cash-counting process and involved a network of people who allegedly removed, concealed and distributed the pilfered funds. The SIT probe document cites 105 instances of removal of cash from the counting area captured on CCTV cameras, besides thousands of recovered text messages and cash and valuables seized during the probe.
OPINION | Differences in Election Commission: No proof of vote chori
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi described Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as a “traitor”. He alleged that all elections held in India after 2023 were ‘rigged’. He also alleged that the BJP won all elections since 2023 through ‘vote chori’ (vote theft), all laws enacted by the elected governments after 2023 are ‘tainted’ because the governments were formed through "vote chori".
Plea in SC seeks prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged SIR violations, demands SIT probe
A fresh legal challenge has put Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at the centre of a controversy over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. A petition filed in the Supreme Court has sought criminal prosecution of the CEC, alleging violations of statutory duties in the handling of the voter-list revision exercise. The plea, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi, also challenges a series of decisions, guidelines and software changes allegedly introduced without the concurrence of the other two Electi
Chirag Paswan on Rahul Gandhi's demand for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation: 'CEC must firmly present his side'
Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday stated that the Election Commission of India (ECI), particularly Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, should firmly respond to questions being raised over the electoral process and ensure that public trust in elections is not eroded. "If such questions are being raised by the Election Commission, I believe it is the responsibility of the CEC to put his words strongly in its favour. If the people have doubts about the electoral process, it is wrong. The Election Commission should keep its words firm so that there is no doubt in the minds of the peop
'Gyanesh Kumar Hatao, Chunav Aayog Bachao' posters appear in Delhi ahead of protest by Congress
Amid controversy over the SIR and Election Commission, ‘Gyanesh Kumar Hatao, Chunav Aayog Bachao’ posters were on Friday displayed by the Delhi Pradesh OBC Congress near ITO Cross Roads in the national capital. Police personnel have been deployed outside the office of the Election Commission of India, as the Delhi Congress is planning to hold a protest demonstration outside the EC office later in the day. Indian Youth Congress is also scheduled to hold a protest march from Raisina Road to Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
‘Kashmiri Pandits driven out by Pakistan-backed terrorists’: India at UN
In response to Pakistan's statements at the UN Human Rights Council about Kashmir, Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi asserted that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. He denounced Pakistan's occupation of the territory while drawing attention to the systematic violence faced by religious minorities in Pakistan. Furthermore, Randhir Jaiswal dismissed Pakistan's assertions about the Indus Waters Treaty, reinforcing India's steadfast stance amid ongoing bilateral tensions.
FSSAI moves to bar use of ‘paneer’ for non-dairy analogues
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has proposed a restriction on the term 'paneer'. Products not made from milk-derived ingredients would be prohibited from using this term. The proposed amendment is a response to consumer protection concerns regarding misleading product names. FSSAI has defined these products specifically to ensure clarity in labeling.
SC flags ‘false’ POCSO cases in marital disputes, bars immediate arrest of accused parent
The Supreme Court has stressed the need for cautious evaluations prior to immediate arrests under the POCSO Act. They underscored the crucial role of expert child assessments when parents are under scrutiny. In matrimonial conflicts, police are urged to confirm relationships before making arrests. The court expressed concern over the rising incidents of false allegations in family disputes, highlighting the importance of in-depth investigations prioritizing children's welfare.
'Zero political sense': BJP takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi, says Congress can't win polls on its own
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress, saying Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (LoP) Rahul Gandhi has "zero" political sense after the Congress leader held a press conference over the 'The Indian Express' report on the functioning of the Election Commission and on objections raised by two Election Commissioners over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
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