Congress slams EC affidavit on SIR as deceptive
In short
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused the Election Commission of being deceptive over its affidavit on the Special Intensive Revision. He said the EC’s stand on Form 6 changed and that voter registration forms were altered illegally.
The EC says its actions were lawful and approved. It is still not clear which changes are being challenged or how the dispute will end.
What the reporting says
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh accused the Election Commission of deception over its affidavit on the Special Intensive Revision, according to a publisher summary. He said the Commission’s position on Form 6 had been inconsistent and alleged illegal amendments to voter registration forms during the revision. The EC defended its actions as unanimously approved and lawful, but the reporting does not resolve the dispute or specify the challenged changes.
Why it matters
Jairam Ramesh’s accusation targets the Election Commission’s handling of the Special Intensive Revision and Form 6, while the EC says its actions were lawful and unanimously approved. The dispute, as reported, points to concerns about transparency and decision-making in election administration. The available summary does not establish the underlying affidavit contents, the exact amendments alleged, or any formal finding against the Commission.