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Congress Accuses CEC Gyanesh Kumar of Unconstitutional Changes to Form 6
26 September 2026
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The Congress party has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of unilaterally altering Form 6 without official notification. The opposition has urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance and hold the ECI accountable for alleged voter disenfranchisement.
Key Highlights
- Congress accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of bypassing legal norms by modifying Form 6 without formal notification.
- The opposition party claimed the inclusion of a mandatory parental/grandparental SIR detail acts as a barrier for first-time Gen Z voters.
- The Supreme Court has been urged to take suo motu cognisance of the matter and hold the poll panel accountable.
- The Election Commission recently directed officials to organize special registration camps for young voters following mounting pressure.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Law and Justice
Key Bodies
Election Commission of India (ECI), Supreme Court of India
Constitutional & Legal Context
Article 324 of the Constitution of India provides for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission.
Static GK Connection
Form 6 under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 is used for making an application for inclusion of name in the electoral roll for the first-time electors.