{
  "id": 9998890,
  "title": "'No answer for Gen Z voters': Cong attacks EC's press note, seeks SIR pause",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/no-answer-for-gen-z-voters-cong-attacks-ecs-press-note-seeks-sir-pause",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T14:30:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/avoids-issue-of-gen-z-voters-congress-attacks-ecs-wishy-washy-press-note-seeks-pause-in-sir/articleshow/134506010.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Congress has criticized the Election Commission for their recent press note regarding the ongoing SIR (Special Intensive Revision) row. The party claims that the EC is in \"damage control mode\" and that the press note was \"wishy-washy\" and avoided answering the key questions about the deliberate targeting of Gen Z voters. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh outlined six points of criticism in his statement, including the EC's failure to directly deny the media report, its attempt to justify actions through the Supreme Court's May 27, 2026 order, and the extension of deadlines for voter registration without addressing the disenfranchisement of voters in other states. Ramesh also called for a suspension of the SIR process and the resignation or prosecution of EC chief Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of corruption and bias against the Opposition.",
  "summary": "Congress has responded to the Election Commission regarding its recent press note and the Special Intensive Revision process. Jairam Ramesh raised several points questioning the credibility and intent of the Election Commission. Allegations of targeting Gen Z voters and the deletion of names from electoral rolls remain unaddressed. The party is calling for immediate suspension of the revision…",
  "key_points": [
    "Congress criticizes Election Commission's press note on SIR row",
    "EC accused of damage control, avoiding key questions on Gen Z voters",
    "Congress demands SIR pause, EC chief's resignation or prosecution"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}