Opposition protests, NDA allies seek answers as pressure mounts on ECI
Paswan added that while the Opposition’s job was to do politics, the commission must maintain the people’s trust.
The Opposition has intensified its protests against the Election Commission of India (ECI), with some National Democratic Alliance (NDA) members also demanding answers. The pressure on the ECI escalated following an Indian Express investigation that revealed election commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded written objections at least 14 times between November 2025 and August 2026.
The investigation also alleged that election officials had their access to the ECI software restricted by the central IT team. The ECI maintains that differing views and observations are a normal part of deliberation, and their digital platforms are secured to prevent unauthorised tampering. However, questions continue to arise, including within the ruling coalition, with some demanding clarification from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Congress staged protests in Delhi and several states, accusing the ECI of harming voter equality and creating a 'Mark VIP' feature in the BLO application.
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