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    ‘Threat to Democracy’: Mamata Banerjee May Appear in Supreme Court Over Bengal Voter Roll SIR Row
    ‘Threat to Democracy’: Mamata Banerjee May Appear in Supreme Court Over Bengal Voter Roll SIR Row
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    ‘Threat to Democracy’: Mamata Banerjee May Appear in Supreme Court Over Bengal Voter Roll SIR Row

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may attend the Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday in cases challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. The petitions allege arbitrariness and warn that the exercise could lead to mass voter disenfranchisement.

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    ‘Threat to Democracy’: Mamata Banerjee May Appear in Supreme Court Over Bengal Voter Roll SIR Row
    ‘Threat to Democracy’: Mamata Banerjee May Appear in Supreme Court Over Bengal Voter Roll SIR Row
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    Mamata Banerjee Challenges Election Commission in Supreme Court Over Bengal Electoral Roll Revision

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission, questioning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. She has alleged legal violations, public hardship, and serious humanitarian concerns during the SIR process.

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    Plea Against Lifetime Immunity To Election Commissioners: Supreme Court Issued Notices to Central Govt & ECI
    Plea Against Lifetime Immunity To Election Commissioners: Supreme Court Issued Notices to Central Govt & ECI
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    Plea Against Lifetime Immunity To Election Commissioners:  Supreme Court Issued Notices to Central Govt & ECI

    The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Central Government and the Election Commission of India on a plea challenging lifetime immunity for Election Commissioners, raising concerns over constitutional validity, accountability, and its potential impact on free and fair elections.

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    Election Commissioners' Appointment: Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Excluding CJI From Appointment Panel on Nov 11
    Election Commissioners' Appointment: Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Excluding CJI From Appointment Panel on Nov 11
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    Election Commissioners’ Appointment: Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Excluding CJI From Appointment Panel on Nov 11

    Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging the law that excludes the Chief Justice of India from the panel appointing Election Commissioners on November 11, examining the constitutional validity and impact of this significant change in the appointment process.

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    Can Anyone File a Case Against the Chief Election Commissioner?: The 2023 Law and Its Impact on Voter Accountability, Explained
    Can Anyone File a Case Against the Chief Election Commissioner?: The 2023 Law and Its Impact on Voter Accountability, Explained
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    Can Anyone File a Case Against the Chief Election Commissioner?: The 2023 Law and Its Impact on Voter Accountability, Explained

    Explore why no one can file a case against the Chief Election Commissioner under the 2023 law, and understand its impact on voter accountability, electoral transparency, and ECI independence in India.

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    Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship Row| Allahabad HC Reopens Case After New Evidence Emerges
    Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship Row| Allahabad HC Reopens Case After New Evidence Emerges
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    Rahul Gandhi’s Citizenship Row| Allahabad HC Reopens Case After New Evidence Emerges

    Rahul Gandhi’s alleged British citizenship case has been reopened by the Allahabad High Court after new evidence was submitted through a review petition, adding a fresh dimension to the long-standing public interest litigation against him.

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    BREAKING| Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship Revocation: "No Evidence That Gandhi Has Another Passport"
    BREAKING| Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship Revocation: "No Evidence That Gandhi Has Another Passport"
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    BREAKING| Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Rahul Gandhi’s Citizenship Revocation: “No Evidence That Gandhi Has Another Passport”

    Today, On 14th May, The Allahabad High Court rejected a PIL demanding the cancellation of Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship, stating there was “no evidence” to show he holds another passport or citizenship in any other country.

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    Gyanesh Kumar Appointed As Next Chief Election Commissioner, Congress Raises Objections
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    Gyanesh Kumar Appointed As Next Chief Election Commissioner, Congress Raises Objections

    The government has announced that Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will take over as the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) after Rajiv Kumar. Gyanesh Kumar is currently the senior-most election commissioner after Rajiv Kumar. His appointment was confirmed late this evening. Gyanesh Kumar will oversee key elections, including assembly polls in five states: West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu (all ruled by the Opposition), and Bihar and Assam (both NDA-ruled). The Bihar election is set for later this year, while the others are scheduled for 2026.

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    Selection Committee decides on next Election Commission Chief
    Selection Committee decides on next Election Commission Chief
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    Rahul Gandhi Walks Out in 30 minutes! ‘Power Grab’ Over Election Commission Exposed?

    Rahul Gandhi’s walk out from Selection Committee’s meeting over the new CEC appointment highlights rising tensions between the judiciary and executive.

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