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Election Commission Refutes Opposition's SIR Allegations, Files 15‑Point Counter‑Affidavit in Supreme Court
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 08:04 AM
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The Election Commission has rejected the opposition's complaints on the SIR issue and submitted a detailed 15‑point counter‑affidavit to the Supreme Court.
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (EC) has formally dismissed the opposition parties' charges concerning the Service Integrity Report (SIR) controversy. In a filing before the Supreme Court, the EC presented a 15‑point counter‑affidavit that challenges the allegations and outlines the commission's procedural compliance.
The opposition had approached the apex court alleging procedural lapses and bias in the EC's handling of the SIR matter. The commission's response asserts that all actions were taken within the framework of existing election laws and that no irregularities were identified.
Legal experts note that the Supreme Court will now examine the counter‑affidavit alongside the opposition's petition before deciding on any further intervention. The case underscores the continuing scrutiny of the EC's role in safeguarding electoral integrity.
The filing marks a significant development in a dispute that has drawn attention from political parties across the spectrum, with the EC emphasizing its commitment to transparent and impartial election management.
The matter remains pending before the Supreme Court, and further updates will follow as the court deliberates on the submissions.
The opposition had approached the apex court alleging procedural lapses and bias in the EC's handling of the SIR matter. The commission's response asserts that all actions were taken within the framework of existing election laws and that no irregularities were identified.
Legal experts note that the Supreme Court will now examine the counter‑affidavit alongside the opposition's petition before deciding on any further intervention. The case underscores the continuing scrutiny of the EC's role in safeguarding electoral integrity.
The filing marks a significant development in a dispute that has drawn attention from political parties across the spectrum, with the EC emphasizing its commitment to transparent and impartial election management.
The matter remains pending before the Supreme Court, and further updates will follow as the court deliberates on the submissions.