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 Election Commission of India (ECI) faced mounting pressure as the Opposition initiated protests across the country and demanded answers from the chief election commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. The unrest erupted after an investigation by the Indian Express revealed that election commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised objections 14 times between November 2025 and August 2026.
They also accused officials of limiting their access to ECI software. The Commission stated that differing views were common in deliberations and that their digital platforms remained secure. Opposition figures, however, pressed for Kumar's clarification on the commission's stance. Congress staged protests in Delhi and at least 11 states, accusing the ECI of harming voter equality by introducing a 'Mark VIP' feature in the BLO application.
Workers and leaders attempted to breach police barricades, leading to water cannons being deployed. Some were detained. The opposition plans to file an impeachment notice against Kumar, alleging unjust treatment and questioning the integrity of the electoral process.
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