Former CEC questions ECI's credibility over SIR controversy
The short version
- Ashok Lavasa, former CEC, expressed concern over unprecedented voter anxiety regarding the Special Intensive Revision.
- The Special Intensive Revision exercise has raised questions about the integrity of voter rights and electoral roll accuracy.
- Dissent among Election Commission members and lack of transparency in decision-making have undermined public trust.
- Prakash Raj described the SIR exercise as detrimental to democracy.
- Calls are growing for the Election Commission to regain public confidence amid ongoing protests.
What we don’t know yet
- The exact nature of the electoral roll irregularities remains unspecified.
- The outcome of the protests over the SIR exercise is not yet known.
- The timeline for the Election Commission's response to the controversy has not been disclosed.
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First reported by The Times of India Ashok Lavasa says EC must regain public trust amid SIR controversy
The Hindu ECI’s credibility under question: Former CEC Ashok Lavasa