Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling National Conference (NC), a key constituent of the INDIA bloc, on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), declaring that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar must step down after what it called “deeply controversial decisions” that have pushed the institution’s credibility “into peril”.
The party also condemned reports of detentions of young people across the country ahead of the INDIA bloc and CJP‑led protest in New Delhi, police announcements in mosques warning people against joining the demonstration, cancellation of train services, and the heavy security clampdown that turned the national capital “into a cantonment”. The NC said these actions were “unconstitutional, undemocratic and violative of citizens’ rights”.
NC Additional General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan said the “reality behind the BJP’s repeated electoral victories” had now come to light. He alleged that 9.7 million voters were removed from electoral rolls in West Bengal, contributing to the Trinamool Congress’s defeat despite surveys predicting its win.
Ramzan further claimed that the ECI had deleted 170 million voter names nationwide over several years, amounting to nearly 15 percent of India’s population. He said the Commission was duty‑bound to ensure every citizen aged 18 and above was registered, but was instead “acting contrary to its constitutional responsibility”, calling the deletions “alarming” and “a serious blow to democracy”.
He pointed to recent revelations that have raised “grave questions” about the ECI’s functioning, noting that the matter is now before the Supreme Court. Citing the Court’s observations, he said it had “no information regarding permission for Form 6”, and accused the Commission of falsely invoking the Court’s approval “to benefit a particular political party”.
“These circumstances demand the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation,” Ramzan said, arguing that the institution tasked with protecting democratic sanctity had suffered “severe damage”.
Ramzan also condemned the alleged intimidation of Muslims, suspension of railway services, closure of metro stations, and restrictions imposed on opposition MPs and leaders. “If elected representatives are being treated this way, one can only imagine the plight of ordinary citizens,” he said.
He reminded that the Constitution guarantees citizens the right to peaceful protest, but claimed those in power were using “unconstitutional methods to hide their wrongdoings”.V Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling National Conference (NC), a key constituent of the INDIA bloc, on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), declaring that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar must step down after what it called “deeply controversial decisions” that have pushed the institution’s credibility “into peril”.
The party also condemned reports of detentions of young people across the country ahead of the INDIA bloc and CJP‑led protest in New Delhi, police announcements in mosques warning people against joining the demonstration, cancellation of train services, and the heavy security clampdown that turned the national capital “into a cantonment”. The NC said these actions were “unconstitutional, undemocratic and violative of citizens’ rights”.
NC Additional General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan said the “reality behind the BJP’s repeated electoral victories” had now come to light. He alleged that 9.7 million voters were removed from electoral rolls in West Bengal, contributing to the Trinamool Congress’s defeat despite surveys predicting its win.
Ramzan further claimed that the ECI had deleted 170 million voter names nationwide over several years, amounting to nearly 15 percent of India’s population. He said the Commission was duty‑bound to ensure every citizen aged 18 and above was registered, but was instead “acting contrary to its constitutional responsibility”, calling the deletions “alarming” and “a serious blow to democracy”.
He pointed to recent revelations that have raised “grave questions” about the ECI’s functioning, noting that the matter is now before the Supreme Court. Citing the Court’s observations, he said it had “no information regarding permission for Form 6”, and accused the Commission of falsely invoking the Court’s approval “to benefit a particular political party”.
“These circumstances demand the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation,” Ramzan said, arguing that the institution tasked with protecting democratic sanctity had suffered “severe damage”.
Ramzan also condemned the alleged intimidation of Muslims, suspension of railway services, closure of metro stations, and restrictions imposed on opposition MPs and leaders. “If elected representatives are being treated this way, one can only imagine the plight of ordinary citizens,” he said.
He reminded that the Constitution guarantees citizens the right to peaceful protest, but claimed those in power were using “unconstitutional methods to hide their wrongdoings”.
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