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Congress blames CEC Gyanesh Kumar of Form‑6 law breach, seeks Supreme Court action
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 07:38 AM
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of violating election law by altering Form 6 and urged the Supreme Court to hold him accountable, suggesting resignation could restore credibility.
Congress has formally charged Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar with breaching the Representation of the People Act by approving changes to Form 6, a key document used in the electoral process. The party claims the amendment was made without following statutory procedures, thereby compromising the integrity of the election machinery.
Jairam Ramesh, a senior Congress spokesperson, said that the CEC still has an opportunity to restore public trust by stepping down and becoming an approver of the contested changes. He argued that resignation would demonstrate accountability and allow the commission to correct the procedural lapse.
The party has approached the Supreme Court, requesting that it intervene and hold the CEC personally responsible for the alleged violation. Congress contends that judicial oversight is essential to safeguard democratic norms and ensure that the election commission operates within the bounds of law.
Jairam Ramesh, a senior Congress spokesperson, said that the CEC still has an opportunity to restore public trust by stepping down and becoming an approver of the contested changes. He argued that resignation would demonstrate accountability and allow the commission to correct the procedural lapse.
The party has approached the Supreme Court, requesting that it intervene and hold the CEC personally responsible for the alleged violation. Congress contends that judicial oversight is essential to safeguard democratic norms and ensure that the election commission operates within the bounds of law.