Election Commission presents united front in face of mounting criticism
EC said any future decisions on new digital initiatives will involve further discussions and checks.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has presented a united front in response to growing criticism of its operations, asserting that all decisions regarding the special intensive revision (SIR) were unanimous. At a public meeting with chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and election commissioners SS Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, the ECI addressed concerns about its backend software, the establishment of a review process, and future digital initiatives.
The commission also clarified allegations of discrepancies in the Goa SIR, stating that all decisions were unanimous and citing the Supreme Court's recent order upholding the SIR ruling. The ECI defended its actions, emphasizing that differing views and observations are part of their deliberation process, and that all digital platforms are secured to prevent unauthorized tampering.
They added that a committee will review oversight and access mechanisms for the ECI's backend software. The commission further announced measures to ensure adherence to its decisions, including advanced notice for meeting agendas and strict compliance with commissioner directives.
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