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PM Modi aware of Election Commission limiting EROs' ECINet access, Congress says
✍️ economictimes.com
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 12:16 PM
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The Congress party alleges that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was informed about the Election Commission's decision to restrict Election Returning Officers' access to the ECINet portal.
The opposition Congress party has asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware that the Election Commission (EC) had curtailed the access of Election Returning Officers (EROs) to the ECINet system, the online platform used for filing and monitoring election-related returns.
According to statements reported by Economic Times, Congress officials said the restriction was communicated to the Prime Minister, implying his knowledge of the move.
The ECINet portal, which provides real-time data to officials overseeing elections, has been a point of contention, with parties arguing over the transparency and timeliness of information shared during the electoral process.
No official comment from the Prime Minister’s office or the Election Commission has been released at the time of reporting.
The claim adds to the ongoing political debate ahead of upcoming elections, with opposition parties questioning the government's stance on electoral reforms.
According to statements reported by Economic Times, Congress officials said the restriction was communicated to the Prime Minister, implying his knowledge of the move.
The ECINet portal, which provides real-time data to officials overseeing elections, has been a point of contention, with parties arguing over the transparency and timeliness of information shared during the electoral process.
No official comment from the Prime Minister’s office or the Election Commission has been released at the time of reporting.
The claim adds to the ongoing political debate ahead of upcoming elections, with opposition parties questioning the government's stance on electoral reforms.