‘Differing views are normal’: EC responds to report on 14 objections, says key decisions were unanimous
The poll panel's response came amid a political row after an Indian Express report highlighting objections raised by two Election Commissioners over several decisions during the rollout of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The Election Commission of India (EC) defended its decision-making process on Wednesday, acknowledging that differing views within the institution are normal. The response came after an Indian Express report highlighted objections raised by two Election Commissioners (ECs) over 14 instances during the rollout of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
EC spokeswoman clarified that these differing views are part of the decision-making process and that all EC officers have the authority to suggest improvements to the electoral system. The EC emphasized that in the past 10 months, there were numerous decisions, instructions, and 40 new initiatives, all taken unanimously by the full Commission.
The organization stressed that focusing on specific internal notes and observations, while omitting the larger body of approvals and decisions, presents a skewed picture. The Congress party alleged that EC Chairman Gyanesh Kumar should resign, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi calling for his removal due to alleged "vote chori" (vote theft) by the BJP, RSS, and EC.
The EC reiterated its commitment to its constitutional duties with integrity and its role in advancing India's democracy.
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