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THE ELECTION UMPIRE’S INDEPENDENCE BEGINS WITH ITS APPOINTMENT Why in the News? Independence of the Election Commission of India (ECI) has come into focus in the context of the appointment process of Election Commissioners. The Constitution, under Article 324(2), leaves the appointment of Election Commissioners subject to a law made by Parliament. During the Constituent …
Read MoreREMOVAL OF THE CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER: CONSTITUTIONAL SAFEGUARDS AND PARLIAMENTARY PROCESS Why in the News? A political move to initiate proceedings for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has brought attention to the exceptionally high constitutional threshold for removing a CEC. Under Article 324(5), the CEC can be removed only through the same …
Read MoreELECTION COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: JUDICIAL SCRUTINY AND INSTITUTIONAL INDEPENDENCE WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on whether challenges to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 should be examined by a larger Constitution Bench. The disagreement concerns the constitutional safeguards required to ensure the independence and …
Read MoreCHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER IS NOT THE ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA Syllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies Chief election Commissioner Transparency and Accountability Why in the News? Recent disclosures concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls have highlighted reported disagreements within the three-member Election Commission. Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi reportedly recorded objections …
Read MoreSPECIAL INTENSIVE REVISION (SIR) AND ELECTORAL ROLLS Why in the News? Passport Issue: Journalist R. Rajagopal allegedly faced delays in passport renewal after his name was deleted from the electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal, raising concerns about voter disenfranchisement. Supreme Court Context: The issue has reignited debate on whether …
Read MoreElectoral Roll Entry Is Conditional Right, EC Says Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India informed the Supreme Court of India that inclusion in electoral rolls is a “qualified right”, requiring voters to continuously fulfil constitutional eligibility conditions, amid challenges to Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Election Commission’s Stand on …
Read MoreSAFEGUARDING THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN INDIA Syllabus: GS 2: ● Salient feature of Representation of People’s act ● Government policies and intervention Why in the News? On July 10, 2024, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration cards as valid supporting documents during Bihar’s …
Read MoreECI De-listing Political Parties: A Clean-up Drive for Electoral Integrity Why in the News? Major move: The Election Commission of India (ECI), acting as a constitutional authority, plans to de-list 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) for not contesting elections in six years as part of a clean-up drive to enhance electoral integrity. Non-existent entities: …
Read MoreEC to Launch ECINET App for Electoral Services Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to launch ECINET, a unified digital platform integrating over 40 existing election-related apps. This initiative aims to streamline services for voters, officials, political parties, and civil society stakeholders. Key Features and Purpose of ECINET: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India is celebrating the 15th National Voters’ Day to encourage voter participation and commemorate the Election Commission’s foundation. The event includes global deliberations on electoral management and participation, attended by President Murmu and key officials. Key Highlights: The 15th National Voters’ Day is being celebrated nationwide on Saturday, January 25, 2025. …
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