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Politics
BJP claims opposition is pressuring Election Commission via CJI
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 07:17 PM
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The BJP has accused the opposition of attempting to influence the Election Commission of India by leveraging the Chief Justice of India, according to a statement reported by Tripuratimes.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released a statement alleging that members of the opposition are seeking to sway the Election Commission of India (ECI) by using the Chief Justice of India (CJI) as an intermediary.
According to the party, this approach is intended to influence the functioning of the ECI ahead of forthcoming electoral contests. The BJP did not provide specific details about the alleged interactions or identify any particular opposition leaders involved.
The claim was reported by Tripuratimes, which quoted the BJP’s assertion without offering a response from the opposition parties or the CJI’s office.
Political analysts note that such accusations often surface during periods of heightened electoral tension, reflecting broader contestations over the independence of constitutional bodies.
According to the party, this approach is intended to influence the functioning of the ECI ahead of forthcoming electoral contests. The BJP did not provide specific details about the alleged interactions or identify any particular opposition leaders involved.
The claim was reported by Tripuratimes, which quoted the BJP’s assertion without offering a response from the opposition parties or the CJI’s office.
Political analysts note that such accusations often surface during periods of heightened electoral tension, reflecting broader contestations over the independence of constitutional bodies.