Today (May 23rd): Kapil Sibal criticized the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) refusal to publish Form 17C data on its website, emphasizing the importance of transparency in elections. In response, the ECI expressed concerns about potential confusion and mischief if such data were made public, particularly regarding the inclusion of postal ballots.
The ECI submitted an affidavit on 22nd May, to the Supreme Court, arguing against the disclosure of Form 17C data, stating it could confuse voters. The ECI criticized ADR for making false allegations and seeking unfounded entitlements. A potential legal battle looms as the Supreme Court asks ECI to respond to ADR’s application, raising transparency concerns.
