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Indias election umpire must play by its own rulebook

Recent allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar suggest unilateral actions disregarding his colleagues' views. The amendments to Form 6 may not have followed proper legal procedures, raising significant concerns. Section 13B and 13CC of the Representation of the People Act 1950 define the roles of electoral registration officers. Allegations about software curbing the authority of these officers contribute to the controversy.

24 Sep 2026 10:51 pm