The Supreme Court ruled that candidates who hide past convictions in their nomination forms will be disqualified from elections, stressing the importance of transparency and honesty in maintaining the integrity of India’s democratic process.
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that any direction to conduct a Systematic Voter Registration (SIR) across the country would infringe upon its exclusive authority. It emphasized that such actions fall solely under the ECI’s jurisdiction. The Election Commission (EC) informed the Supreme Court that any order to conduct special intensive revision (SIR) of […]
Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge supports Rahul Gandhi’s call for electoral transparency, urging the Election Commission to permit a court-supervised ethical hackathon and audit of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). He highlights Karnataka’s robust tech ecosystem, emphasizing the need for integrity in elections amid concerns raised post-Maharashtra elections and calls for urgent action by the ECI.
Kartar Singh Tanwar, a former AAP MLA, has challenged his disqualification from the Delhi Assembly in the High Court, citing lack of opportunity for defense. He claims health issues prevented his participation in proceedings initiated by MLA Dilip Pandey, who accused him of defecting to the BJP. The case will be heard on December 9.