To Shri Gyanesh Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dr Vivek Joshi Election Commissioner Dear S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar, Sandhu and Joshi, I am glad that the…
To Smt. Droupadi Murmu Hon'ble President of India Respected Rashtrapati Ji, The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, as enacted in 2023, has cut at the root of…
ToShri Rajiv KumarChief Election Commissioner Shri A C PandeyElection Commissioner Shri A GoelElection Commissioner Dear S/Shri Rajiv Kumar/ Pandey and Goel, Please refer to the deeply distressing disclosures made four…
Hello friends, on 18 December, during the winter session of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in Nagpur, I was the chairman of a demo program against EVMs. A day before, our friend…
ToShri Rajiv KumarChief Election Commissioner (CEC) Shri Gyanesh KumarElection Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, I feel somewhat concerned about the CEC choosing to attend an NDTV function recently at…
Association for Democratic Reforms' (ADR) latest report and their letter addressed to the Election Commission on serious inconsistencies between constituency-wise numbers of votes polled and those counted- Election Commission should…
The following correspondence I have had with the Election Commission of India (ECI) under the provisions of the RTI Act shows how casual the ECI has been towards dealing with…
“Election Commission (EC) is behaving like BJP’s puppet,” complained many including the Congress. “EC has emerged as a significant loser in this election,” said a senior fellow of CPR, referring…
ToShri Rajiv KumarChief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, The 2024 elections are over, some parties have won, others…
Chief Election Commissioner's reported statement that the Commission condoned certain "special" star campaigners from penal action against hate speeches raises serious concerns- Appeal to Rashtrapatiji for intervention To Smt. Droupadi Murmu…
Questions posed on behalf of the people to Election Commission of India to provide answers, in a last-minute attempt to give it one last opportunity to establish its independence and…
ToShri Rajiv KumarChief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, Please refer to my letter of 23rd May 2024 (https://countercurrents.org/2024/05/election-commissions-double-standards-in-dealing-with-star-campaigners-serious-offences-vis-a-vis-other-offences/) on…
The Supreme Court's admonition to petitioners demanding the revelation of the real numbers of votes polled in booths is well taken.But there is a real puzzle that confounds most people.While…
Ever since the BJP/RSS came to power with Narendra Modi at its helm, institutions built under the Nehruvian-Ambedkar vision have been facing either servitude or total decimation. India's election commission,…
NAJAR appeals for full and fair disclosure of voter turnout data by ECI and an end to secrecy, detrimental to our democracy! 23rd May, 2024: National Alliance for Justice, Accountability…
ToShri Rajiv KumarChief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, Please refer to my letter of 15th May 2024 (https://countercurrents.org/2024/05/an-appeal-from-an-anguished-citizen-to-the-conscience-of-each-of-the-election-commissioners-to-discharge-their-responsibilities-under-article-324/)…
ToShri Rajiv KumarChief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, It was Gandhiji who said, "There is a higher court…
To, The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Election Commission of India, Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi – 110001. 10th May 2024 Dear Sir, Sub: Concerns regarding the conduct of…
Polling for the 7-phase elections for the 18th Parliament began on 19.4.2024, followed by polling on 26.4.2024 and 07.5.2024. Subsequent polling dates announced are 13.5.2024. 20.5.2024, 25.5.2024, and 01.6.2024, with…
ToShri Rajiv KumarChief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, Please refer to my letter of 9th May, 2024 seeking…
Shri Yogi Adityanadh's latest reported statement violates the MCC, and attracts liability under Sections 123 & 125 of the Representation of People Act and the relevant provisions of the IPC-…
A delegation from Loktantra Bachao 2024 campaign met Jharkhand’s Chief Election Officer K Ravi Kumar today, to submit a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for violating the Model Code…
To Shri Rajiv KumarChief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh KumarElection Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh SandhuElection Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, Hope you have seen the…
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ToShri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, Since the beginning of this year, in connection with…
ToShri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, Kindly refer to my letters of 26th…
ToShri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, I hope that the Commission, with its…
Respected Sir, The data of citizens who cast their votes in Phase 1 and phase 2 of the 2024 General Elections must have surprised you. Millions upon millions of voters…
ToShri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, I refer to the Commission's notice vide 437/INST/ECI/FUNCT/MCC/2024…
SKM Demands Prosecution of the PM for Hate Speech, Impose Ban for six years from contesting election. The Provocative Speech Aimed at Contaminate Social Sphere, Cause Bloodshed among Communities. Seizure…
*Complaint filed with CEO Rajasthan, demanding action against the Banswara hate speech of Shri Narendra Modi, star BJP campaigner* *Individual Complaint filed for registering an FIR with Jaipur Police Commissioner…
A complaint by civil society organisations and concerned citizens was submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka today to demand immediate and strict action against PM Narendra Modi for his…
by Prof Jagdeep S. Chhokar & Dr E A S Sarma Appeal for Rashtrapati Ji's urgent intervention to ensure that the Election Commission acts independently, apolitically and takes action against…
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Election Commission of India (ECI) Shri A C Pandey Election Commissioner Election Commission of India (ECI) Shri Arun Goel Election Commissioner Election Commission of India…
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Dear Shri Rajiv Kumar, I refer to Prof Jagdeep S. Chhokar's letter addressed to you on a serious instane of violation of the MCC by…
Cowed down by BJP campaigners, has the ECI breached the Article 324 mandate? To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear…
Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Dear Shri Rajiv Kumar, I am sure the Election Commission is fully aware of the following report Delhi BJP to hold mega gathering of…
ToShri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, I refer to my letters addressed to…
To Smt. Droupadi Murmu Hon’ble President of India Respected Rashtrapati Ji, Kindly refer to my letter of April 6th, 2024 in which I had suggested for your consideration the following four immediate measures…
What if the Chief Election Commissioner acts in a partisan manner once the General Elections are announced and thereafter for a period of about 75 days till the election results…
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, I requested the Election Commission of…
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, I write…
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Dear Shri Rajiv Kumar, India's electioneering has become inordinately expensive with political parties resorting to money laundering, hawala transactions etc. to fill their…
A piquant situation has arisen as the Prime Minister who along with a member of his cabinet have become ex officio members of the search panel for CEC and two…
Second appeal to Rashtrapatiji to intervene to protect the democratic traditions of the nation To Smt. Droupadi Murmu Hon’ble President of India Respected Rashtrapati Ji,I take the liberty of renewing an earlier appeal made…
Kindly order an independent enquiry, pending which the electoral process may have to be deferred To Smt. Droupadi Murmu Hon’ble President of India Respected Rashtrapati Ji,Kindly refer to my letter of 7th March,…
ToSmt. Droupadi Murmu Hon’ble President of India Respected Rashtrapati Ji, I wish to place before you certain distressing facts revolving around a well-orchestrated strategy of the ruling political party at the Centre that…
Election commission should invoke its authority under Article 324 to ensure that the Centre and the States do not position senior officers whose tenures are unduly extended, in order to…
The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 in its present form violates the basic principles of democracy. Appeal to…
To Shri RajivKumar Chief Election Commissioner Election Commission of India (ECI) Shri A C Pandey Election Commissioner Election Commission of India (ECI) Shri Arun Goel Election Commissioner Election Commission of India…
To Smt. Droupadi Murmu The President of India Respected Rashtrapati Ji, Subject:- The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023…
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Election Commission of India (ECI) Shri A C Pandey Election Commissioner Election Commission of India (ECI) Shri Arun Goel Election Commissioner…
To Chief Ministers Respected Chief Minister, The ECI Bill in its present form is going to run counter to the idea of an Election Commission that remains non-political in its…
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Election Commission of India (ECI) Shri A C Pandey Election Commissioner Election Commission of India (ECI) Shri Arun Goel Election Commissioner…
The recent judgement of the Supreme Court (SC) to appoint the members of the Election Commission of India (ECI) by a partisan cum judicial panel is lauded by many as…
In an important judgment yesterday, a five-judge bench of supreme court of India unanimously ruled that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) must be appointed by a…
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Election Commission of India (ECI) Shri A C Pandey Election Commissioner ECI Shri Arun Goel Election Commissioner ECI Dear S/Shri…
To Shri Ram Nath Kovind President of India Respected Rashtrapatiji, I refer to the reported meeting taken by an official of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on December 16, 2021…
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