Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday criticized the Narendra Modi-led central government for changing election rules to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging that the tweak was part of a “systematic conspiracy” to destroy the institutional integrity of the Modi government. Election Commission.
Taking to social media platforms XKharge criticized the Modi government’s “calibrated erosion” of ECI’s integrity as a frontal attack on the constitution and democracy.
This comes after the central government tweaked election rules to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV camera and webcasting footage as well as video recordings of candidates to prevent their misuse. Based on the recommendations of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the federal law ministry on Friday amended Rule 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 to restrict the type of “papers” or documents. Public inspection.
The Congress chief tweeted, “Modi Govt’s bold amendment to Election Code of Conduct is yet another attack on the planned conspiracy to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission of India. Earlier, they removed the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel for appointing Election Commissioners, and now they are disclosing election information even after a High Court order.” Stoned.”
“Each time the Congress party has written to the ECI, regarding specific election irregularities like voter deletion and lack of transparency in EVMs, the ECI has responded in a meek tone and has chosen not to entertain even some serious complaints. It said the Election Commission, despite being a quasi-judicial body, is independent. The Modi government’s calibrated erosion of ECI’s integrity is a further attack on the Constitution and democracy and we will take every step to protect them,” Kharge added.
Meanwhile, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said earlier that the party would legally challenge the central government’s decision to amend.
According to Rule 93 of the Rules of Conduct of Elections, all “documents” relating to the election shall be open to public inspection. Amendment by the Central Government by inserting “specified in these rules” after “papers”. Law ministry and ECI officials separately explained that the court case was the “trigger” behind the amendment.
With input from PTI
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