Independence of the Election Commission
Topic : Issues pertaining to federalism| Government policies and interventions
Why in News?
In recent times, the fairness of the electoral process in India has been under question for many reasons, culminating in a resolution by the Opposition alliance to remove the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
What are the present issues?
- Background – In June 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls.
- During this exercise, about 65 lakh names were deleted from the voter list which was challenged in the Supreme Court.
- Allegations – The issue of alleged ‘vote theft’, and the manipulation of electoral rolls in the SIR.
- It has been alleged that the Election Commission (EC) has allowed massive irregularities in voter lists, specifically targeting minority and Opposition-supporting voters.
