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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Election Commission and the Centre on petitions seeking suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations concerning unilateral decision-making. The court declined to grant an immediate interim suspension and said it would examine the official records.
Congress Questions Gyanesh Kumar's Continuation as CEC After Supreme Court Remarks
Congress leaders have renewed their demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's removal, citing remarks by Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan concerning voting rights and disenfranchisement. The comments were made in a broader legal and political debate over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Abhijeet Dipke Backs MPSC Aspirants' Protest, Calls for Chairman's Resignation
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has joined the protest by Maharashtra Public Service Commission aspirants in Pune and supported their demand for the resignation of MPSC chairman Rajesh Bhimanwar. The agitation centres on allegations of examination irregularities and concerns over recruitment transparency.
INDIA Bloc to March to Election Commission Over “Vote Chori” Row; AAP to Stay Away
Opposition parties belonging to the INDIA bloc are scheduled to march to the Election Commission in New Delhi on October 6 over their concerns regarding electoral-roll revision. The Aam Aadmi Party has said it will not join the INDIA bloc march and will pursue the issue independently.
Congress Announces Nationwide “Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao” Campaign Over Electoral Roll Dispute
The Congress has announced a nationwide “Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao” campaign against what it describes as irregularities in electoral-roll revision and the functioning of the Election Commission. The programme includes marches, public meetings and a planned “Delhi Chalo” mobilisation later in November.
C T Ravi Claims Hindu Voters Are Being Removed From Electoral Rolls, Calls for Scrutiny
BJP MLC C T Ravi has claimed that Hindu voters are being removed from electoral rolls in large numbers in the Chikkamagaluru constituency. Ravi cited figures alleging that around 32,000 of approximately 37,000 deleted names belonged to Hindu voters, but he did not provide documentary evidence supporting those figures. The claims require verification from official electoral records.
Kumaraswamy Questions How Land Allegedly Linked to Shivakumar's Family Was Purchased After Project Notification
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy has raised questions over land transactions allegedly involving Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and his family near the NICE Road project in Bengaluru. Kumaraswamy questioned how land reportedly notified for a project could subsequently be purchased and how necessary clearances were obtained. Shivakumar has previously denied wrongdoing regarding his assets and land holdings.
Kerala Orders Fresh Vigilance Probe Into 2006 Case Linked to CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Kerala government has ordered a fresh Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau inquiry into allegations connected with a 2006 case involving the death of Malaysian civil engineer Lee See Been, during the period when Gyanesh Kumar served as the state's Public Works Department Secretary. The inquiry concerns allegations and does not itself establish wrongdoing by Kumar.
Journalists Protest in Delhi After Allegations of Harassment During Jantar Mantar Demonstration
Journalists and protesters gathered in Delhi after women reporters alleged sexual harassment by police personnel while covering a demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The complaints have been transferred to the Crime Branch, which is expected to examine the allegations and record statements from those involved.
Rahul Gandhi Seeks Answers Over Alleged Harassment of Women Journalists at Jantar Mantar Protest
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned the authorities after three women journalists alleged sexual harassment by police personnel while covering a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Delhi Police said the complaints had been received and transferred to the Crime Branch for an inquiry.
Mere Filing of Legal Proceedings by Spouse Does Not Amount to Mental Cruelty: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has examined whether legal proceedings initiated by one spouse against another can, by themselves, amount to mental cruelty in a matrimonial dispute. The legal principle requires the circumstances and nature of the proceedings to be considered rather than treating the mere filing of a case as automatic proof of cruelty.
Form 7 Row Escalates as BJP Questions Shivakumar's Intervention in Karnataka
The BJP has challenged Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's intervention in the Form 7 controversy, arguing that the validity of voter-deletion applications should be determined through the established electoral process. The dispute has grown amid allegations of bulk submissions, police cases and demands for action from both sides.
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