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Election Commission row highlights: CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign immediately; PM Modi, Amit Shah to be investigated, says Rahul Gandhi

thehindu.com · The Hindu Bureau · 2026-09-24T09:46:12+05:30

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ec-dissent-gyanesh-kumar-resignation-row-september-24-2026-live-updates/article71502728.ece

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New Delhi Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Saket Gokhale on September 24, 2026 accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of withholding details of software and algorithm used for SIR of electoral rolls, citing an RTI response in which the poll panel said the information sought was related to “commercial confidence, trade secrets and intellectual property matters”.

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Opposition parties on Wednesday (September 23, 2026) sought the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar after an Indian Express expose claimed that two of the three Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, had formally recorded objections at least 14 times over the last 10 months. (hidden)

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04Fact Check

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  • Disputed0
  • Misleading2
  • Unverified3
Claim 01
highSupported

The Election Commission of India (ECI) withheld details of software and algorithm used for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Sources confirm that political leaders and reports accuse the Election Commission of India of withholding details of the software and algorithms used for the Special Intensive Revision.

  1. ✓

    Did the Election Commission of India withhold software and algorithm details for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls?

    Political leaders and analysts have stated that the Election Commission is withholding or lacks transparency regarding the software and algorithms used for the Special Intensive Revision.

    deccanherald.cominternetfreedom.in
  2. ✓

    What official statements or disclosures were made regarding the ECI software and algorithms for SIR?

    Reports indicate that the algorithmic systems used in the SIR lack published specifications, thresholds, or audits, prompting calls from political figures and groups for full disclosure.

    deccanherald.cominternetfreedom.incountercurrents.org

Checked 26 Sept · 3 sources cited

All sources (3)
Claim 02
highSupported

Opposition parties sought the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday (September 23, 2026).

What was checked

Opposition parties sought the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on September 23, 2026.

Multiple news sources confirm that opposition parties demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on September 23, 2026.

  1. ✓

    Did opposition parties seek the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on September 23, 2026?

    Opposition parties demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on September 23, 2026, following reports of internal dissent.

    etvbharat.comdeccanherald.comnewindianexpress.com
  2. ✓

    What actions did opposition parties take regarding Gyanesh Kumar on September 23, 2026?

    On September 23, 2026, opposition parties accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of running a 'one-man autocracy', demanded his removal, impeachment, and arrest, and called for the scrapping of the SIR exercise.

    etvbharat.comdeccanherald.comnewindianexpress.com

Checked 26 Sept · 3 sources cited

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Claim 03
highSupported

More than one crore names had been deleted from Karnataka’s electoral rolls for various reasons.

Multiple news reports and official data references corroborate that more than one crore names were deleted or excluded from Karnataka's electoral rolls.

  1. ✓

    How many names were deleted from Karnataka's electoral rolls?

    Sources report that over one crore names (approximately 1.07 to 1.08 crore) were removed or excluded from Karnataka's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision.

    thefederal.comfacebook.cominstagram.comnewindianexpress.com
  2. ✓

    What official data exists on voter deletions in Karnataka?

    The Election Commission has noted large-scale changes due to additions and deletions over long periods, while specific reports and opposition leaders cite figures around 1.07 to 1.43 crore deletions or notices issued during the recent revision.

    sansad.inmorungexpress.commacinsights.innewindianexpress.com

Checked 26 Sept · 3 sources cited

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Claim 04
highMisleading

Phase 3 of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has deleted or flagged 54% of voters in Delhi and nearly 12 Crore across all States.

While Phase 3 deleted over 6.15 crore voters overall, Delhi's deletion rate was roughly 33% (or up to ~54% in alternate reports), and national deletions were around 6.15 crore, far below '12 Crore across all States'.

  1. ✓

    What percentage of voters were deleted or flagged in Delhi during Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision?

    Delhi recorded a deletion rate of 32.78 percent according to official draft rolls, though some sources report figures up to 54.6 percent or nearly 47.56 lakh names.

    missionupsctracker.cominstagram.cominstagram.com
  2. ✓

    How many total voters were deleted or flagged across all states during Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision?

    Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision resulted in approximately 6.15 crore deletions across covered states and union territories.

    missionupsctracker.comdeccanherald.com

Checked 26 Sept · 3 sources cited

All sources (4)
  • Contextmissionupsctracker.com
    SIR Phase 3: Over 6 Crore Voters Deleted from Draft Rolls

    The Election Commission of India's third phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, covering 16 States and 3 Union Territories, has resulted in draft deletions of 6.15 crore names (17.04%) out of 36.08 crore total electors, as draft rolls near completion for all areas except Nagaland and Tripura. Delhi recorded the highest percentage of deletions (32.78%) and Maharashtra the highest absolute number (2.06 crore).

  • Contextinstagram.com
    Instagram

    ECI has either deleted or put under doubt more than half (54.6 percent) of the capital’s existing voters. That is a total of 79.2 lakh voters.

  • Contradictsdeccanherald.com
    57.6 lakh voters added post LS polls, 6.15 crore deleted in two months in SIR Phase 3

    A total of 6.15 crore names were deleted when comparing the pre-SIR and draft rolls.

  • Contextinstagram.comnot cited
    Delhi's voter rolls just got a massive trim | Over 6.1 crore ...

    Over 6.1 crore voters have been deleted under the Special Intensive Revision (Phase 3) Delhi has seen 47.56 lakh names struck off the draft

Claim 05
lowUnverified

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are key conspirators in vote theft and backing the Chief Election Commissioner.

This sentence reports what was said rather than asserting a checkable fact, so there is nothing to verify.

Checked 26 Sept

Claim 06
highMisleading

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are going to be investigated for vote theft and backing the Chief Election Commissioner.

The claim frames Rahul Gandhi's political demand and prediction that Modi and Shah will be investigated as if an actual official investigation has been launched.

  1. ✓

    Is there any official or legal investigation announced into Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding vote theft?

    There is no official or legal investigation announced; rather, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi demanded and asserted that they should be investigated.

    pressreader.comthehindubusinessline.com
  2. ✓

    What are the legal or official proceedings concerning allegations of vote theft against top Indian leaders?

    The sources report political demands by opposition leaders and activists for investigations and inquiries, but no formal legal proceedings against top leaders.

    thehindubusinessline.comdw.com

Checked 26 Sept · 3 sources cited

All sources (3)
Claim 07
highSupported

Opposition parties will move a fresh notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in both Houses of Parliament.

Multiple news reports confirm that opposition parties are preparing to move a fresh notice in both Houses of Parliament to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

  1. ✓

    Did opposition parties plan to move a fresh notice for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament?

    Opposition parties are preparing to submit a fresh notice in both Houses of Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

    magzter.comswarajyamag.comnewindianexpress.comndtv.comindianexpress.combusiness-standard.comdeccanherald.com
  2. ✓

    What notices were filed in Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha regarding the removal of Gyanesh Kumar?

    Earlier notices were filed in March and April by opposition MPs, including a notice submitted by 73 opposition MPs on April 24 in the Rajya Sabha.

    swarajyamag.comnewindianexpress.comndtv.comindianexpress.com

Checked 26 Sept · 8 sources cited

All sources (8)
Claim 08
highSupported

A previous petition moved in the Rajya Sabha on April 24 is pending with Upper House Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan.

Multiple sources confirm that an impeachment petition or notice moved in the Rajya Sabha on April 24 remains pending with Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan.

  1. ✓

    Was a petition moved in the Rajya Sabha on April 24 concerning the Election Commission or CEC?

    The opposition submitted impeachment notices or petitions against the CEC, including one on April 24.

    hindustantimes.combhaskarenglish.in
  2. ✓

    What is the status of the petition submitted to Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan?

    The petition moved in the Rajya Sabha on April 24 is still pending with Upper House Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan.

    hindustantimes.combhaskarenglish.inlearnthrupractice.com

Checked 26 Sept · 3 sources cited

All sources (3)
Claim 09
lowUnverified

Raj Thackeray demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

This sentence reports what was said rather than asserting a checkable fact, so there is nothing to verify.

Checked 26 Sept

Claim 10
lowUnverified

Both the Chief Election Commissioner and the masterminds pulling the strings from behind must be investigated.

This sentence reports what was said rather than asserting a checkable fact, so there is nothing to verify.

Checked 26 Sept

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  • Covered4

Searched: “Rahul Gandhi demands resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over Election Commission expose” · 24 outside sources

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  • EssentialReported by 3 independent outlets

    Congress workers staged protests across several states on Friday demanding the resignation and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

    Mentions protests in Madhya Pradesh demanding CEC's resignation, but not across several states on Friday.

    What the sources say
    • economictimes.indiatimes.com“Congress workers staged protests across several states on Friday demanding the resignation and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with demonstrations reported in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Manipur and West Bengal amid a poli”
    • rediff.com“The Congress party has launched nationwide protests, demanding the immediate arrest and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amidst allegations of an 'unprecedented attack' on voter equality and irregularities in electoral roll revisions.”
    • telanganatoday.com““We demand Gyanesh Kumar's immediate removal and a Supreme Court-monitored impartial investigation to expose the rot that has destroyed the”
  • EssentialReported by 2 independent outlets

    EC sources stated that decisions carried the approval of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.

    The article does not state that EC sources confirmed decisions carried the specific approval of all three commissioners named.

    What the sources say
    • moneycontrol.com“EC sources told CNN-News18 that every decision taken by the commission had the approval of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.”
    • latestly.com“Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally objecting on record at least 14 times over 10 months to decisions taken under Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.”
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    The Election Commission clarified that all its decisions, including the Special Intensive Revision exercise, were approved unanimously by all three election commissioners.

    What the sources say
    • moneycontrol.com“The Election Commission on Wednesday clarified that all decisions taken by the poll panel, including regarding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, were approved unanimously by all three election commissioners.”
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    The Election Commission rejected suggestions of a split within the poll body over the nationwide Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

    The article does not contain a direct statement where the ECI explicitly rejects suggestions of a split.

    What the sources say
    • economictimes.indiatimes.com“The Election Commission has rejected suggestions of a split within the poll body over the nationwide Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, saying all major decisions over the past year were taken unanimously.”
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    The Election Commission of India stated that every major decision on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls was taken unanimously.

    The article does not state that every major decision on SIR was taken unanimously.

    What the sources say
    • thestatesman.com“The Election Commission of India has rejected claims of an internal rift, saying every major decision on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls was taken unanimously.”
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged on September 24, 2026, that elections in India are being rigged and demanded immediate action.

    Reports Rahul Gandhi's statements on Sep 24 demanding action, but doesn't explicitly use the phrase 'elections in India are being rigged'.

    What the sources say
    • theaspirantnews.com“Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on September 24, 2026 alleged that elections in India are being rigged and demanded the immediate”
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    The Election Commission stated that differing views and observations are a normal part of the decision-making process before a final decision is taken.

    The ECI touched upon internal observations and notes, but did not explicitly frame differing views as a 'normal part of decision-making'.

    What the sources say
    • indianexpress.com““Differing views and observations are a normal part of deliberation in any institution,” the Commission said in a press note. “They are a part of the decision-making process before a final decision is taken.””
  • Reported by 1 independent outlet

    The Election Commission stated that written notes, technical suggestions, and internal checks are standard practices within the poll panel.

    The article does not state that written notes and internal checks are standard practices.

    What the sources say
    • etvbharat.com“The Election Commission of India (ECI), responding to reports in The Indian Express, said on Wednesday that written notes, observations, technical suggestions and internal checks and balances are standard practices within the poll panel”
  • Reported by 1 independent outlet

    Rahul Gandhi launched a 16-day, 1,300km Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar state to protest against the Election Commission.

    The article contains no mention of a 16-day, 1,300km Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar.

    What the sources say
    • bbc.com“Meanwhile,Rahul Gandhi, the leader of India's main opposition party Congress, has launched a 16-day, 1,300km (807 miles) march - known as the Voter Adhikar Yatra (Voter Rights March) - in Bihar state to protest against the ECI, marking a dramatic escalation in the political fight.”
  • Reported by 1 independent outlet

    The ECI stated that its Special Intensive Revision between June and July visited all of Bihar's 78.9 million voters for verification.

    The article does not mention the ECI visiting all of Bihar's 78.9 million voters.

    What the sources say
    • bbc.com“The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) happened between June and July, with the ECI saying its representatives visited all of Bihar's 78.9 million voters for verification.”
  • Reported by 1 independent outlet

    A new question was added to Form 6 on the ECINet portal asking applicants if their name or relative's name appeared in an electoral roll from the previous Special Intensive Revisio

    The article does not mention a new question added to Form 6 regarding previous SIR electoral rolls.

    What the sources say
    • ptcnews.tv“According to the report, a new question was added to Form 6 on the Election Commission’s ECINet portal. New applicants were asked whether their own name, or the name of a parent or grandparent, appeared in an electoral roll from the previous Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.”

Carried by this article

4
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    A media report claimed that commissioners Sandhu and Joshi recorded objections to decisions taken in the commission's name at least 14 times over 10 months.

    The article explicitly reports that commissioners Sandhu and Joshi recorded objections 14 times over 10 months.

    What the sources say
    • moneycontrol.com“The clarification comes after a media report claimed that Sandhu and Joshi had recorded objections to decisions taken in the commission’s name at least 14 times over a period of 10 months.”
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    Opposition parties demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following reports of major red flags raised by election commissioners.

    Opposition parties demanded the removal of the CEC following the reports.

    What the sources say
    • etvbharat.com“Major red flags reportedly raised by two Election Commissioners over the SIR of the voters' list triggered a political storm on Wednesday, with the Opposition accusing CEC Gyanesh Kumar of indulging in "one-man autocracy" and demanding his removal.”
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    Opposition leaders reacted to an investigative report revealing that election commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had formally objected at least 14 times in 10 month

    Opposition leaders reacted to the investigative report regarding the 14 formal objections by the two commissioners.

    What the sources say
    • telegraphindia.com“Opposition leaders erupted in outrage on Wednesday after an investigative report revealed that election commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had formally objected at least 14 times in 10 months to decisions taken in the name of the Election Commission of India without their knowledge.”
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    Opposition groups and the self-named 'Cockroach Janta Party' demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation following a newspaper report about voter list changes.

    The article reports the opposition groups and CJP demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar.

    What the sources say
    • reuters.com“Opposition groups and ​the self-named 'Cockroach Janta Party' have demanded ⁠Kumar's resignation after a newspaper ​report said his deputies had ​questioned him over changes to voter lists that opposition groups say benefit Prime Minister ​Narendra Modi's party.”

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