'Were they pressured?' Rahul Gandhi questions who 'ordered' Form 6 changes

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has raised questions about the decision to alter the online Form 6 for voter registration. The electronic Form 6, used for voter enrollment, was modified unlawfully, as recorded by the Election Commission's own Commissioners. Rahul inquired on his X account about who directed Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to carry out the changes, who approved them, and if they were under any pressure to comply.

The Election Commission has removed an additional Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-related declaration from the Form 6 in states where the electoral roll revision process has been finished. This declaration is no longer accessible through the ECINET app, portal, or Chief Electoral Officer portals. However, it remains available for new applicants in states and Union territories where the SIR procedure is still in progress, requiring the submission of additional information linking the applicant to electoral rolls from a previous SIR.

This move came after a full Commission meeting on September 26, where the poll panel stated that the declaration was specifically intended for SIR and that the relevant forms for non-SIR periods would be used thereafter.