Congress chief accuses CEC Gyanesh Kumar of favouring ruling party
ECI SIR controversy
President of Congress Party, Mallikarjun Kharge, has demanded resignation of PM Narendra Modi.
He demanded this based on moral reasons during a CWC meeting.
Kharge made allegations against CEC Gyanesh Kumar of favoring the ruling government.
He alleged that PM had put pressure on the Chief Election Commissioner.
Kharge demanded the immediate dismissal of Kumar.
He raised doubts regarding the working of the Election Commission.
Kharge also raised doubts regarding the methodology of the Special Intensive Revision.
He asked about who has given clearance for the SIR drive.
He also raised doubts regarding the access to internal systems of the Election Commission.
Congress party has been raising objections over the changes in voter list.
The party has demanded transparency in the process.
Kharge raised five demands during the CWC meeting.
Congress wants detailed data on major voter roll changes.
It also wants affected voters to receive information.
The party wants voters to get an appeal opportunity.
Congress also wants timely data sharing with political parties.
It has sought independent investigations into serious discrepancies.
The party also demanded greater transparency in election-related decisions.
The Election Commission has rejected claims of divided decision-making.
It said final SIR decisions received unanimous approval.
The controversy remains part of an ongoing political debate.
