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Twenty three opposition parties write to Chief Justice on ECI
Frontline··4 Jul
Twenty-three opposition parties wrote to Chief Justice Surya Kant on June 30, 2026, expressing concern over electoral democracy, Frontline reported on July 4. The July 3 letter criticised alleged biased Election Commission conduct under CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Signatories included Congress, TMC, DMK, RJD, CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML), PDP and AAP despite INDIA bloc fragmentation after DMK's departure.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Voters in SIR states must verify documents to remain on electoral rolls.
- EC appointment process affects electoral fairness perceptions.
- Mass voter deletions could impact future election outcomes.
What's Happening
- 23 opposition parties wrote to the Chief Justice on June 30.
- The letter criticised ECI conduct and SIR implementation.
- BJP dismissed the letter as a conspiracy to spread anarchy.
Electoral Context
- Over 90 lakh voters were removed from West Bengal rolls.
- 2023 law changed CEC appointment panel composition.
- Supreme Court upheld SIR constitutionality in a landmark ruling.
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