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'No Dissent Within Election Commission': CEC, 2 ECs File Joint Affidavit Before SC Over SIR Row
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What Happened?
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and two Election Commissioners filed a joint affidavit in the Supreme Court, denying any internal rift regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Key points
- The affidavit was filed ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- All three SIR orders issued in June 2025, October 2025, and May 2026 were stated to be unanimous decisions.
- The affidavit counters allegations of differences among the three Election Commissioners regarding the SIR implementation.
Key insights
- The unanimous decisions may strengthen the Commission's credibility in the eyes of the public and the judiciary.
- This development could impact the perception of the Election Commission's internal dynamics.
- The outcome of the Supreme Court hearing may influence future electoral processes in India.
Why it matters
The joint affidavit aims to clarify the Election Commission's stance amidst ongoing legal challenges.
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Gyanesh Kumar· PersonSukhbir Singh Sandhu· PersonVivek Joshi· PersonSupreme Court· OrganizationElection Commission· Organization
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