Why Modi govt doesn't want you to see CCTV footage from a poll booth
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Why Modi govt doesn't want you to see CCTV footage from a poll booth

India Today  

Sparking controversy and divided opinions, the Union Government, on the Election Commission’s recommendation, has amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. The change restricts public access to specific electronic records, including CCTV camera footage, webcasting material and video recordings of candidates during elections. Electronic records like CCTV footage, webcasting data and video recordings—essential tools in modern electoral transparency—are conspicuously absent from the list. Transparency activists have termed this a “setback”, highlighting that restricted access to election-related data could hinder efforts to expose electoral malpractices. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge described the rule amendment as part of a “systematic conspiracy” to erode the EC’s institutional integrity, aligning it with broader concerns over democratic backsliding.

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Oppn slams ECI for tweaking rule on poll videos
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Oppn slams ECI for tweaking rule on poll videos

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union government’s recent amendment restricting public access to electronic election materials, such as CCTV footage and webcasting at polling booths, strong rooms, and counting tables, has drawn sharp criticism from Opposition parties. Based on the Election Commission of India’s recommendation, the law ministry on Friday altered Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, limiting the …

Modi govt's calibrated erosion of EC's integrity: Kharge on election rule
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1 day, 7 hours ago

Modi govt's calibrated erosion of EC's integrity: Kharge on election rule

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Modi government's "systematic conspiracy" to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission.Kharge also said the Modi government's "calibrated erosion" of the ECI's integrity is a frontal attack …

Modi government’s ‘calibrated erosion’ of Election Commission’s integrity: Kharge on election rule
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Modi government’s ‘calibrated erosion’ of Election Commission’s integrity: Kharge on election rule

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Modi government's "systematic conspiracy" to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission. Mr. Kharge also said the Modi government's "calibrated erosion" of the ECI's integrity is a frontal attack …

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents
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Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a move that drew sharp criticism from the Opposition parties and RTI activists, the Centre on Friday amended the ‘Conduct of Election Rules’ to prevent public scrutiny of certain electronic documents such as CCTV footage and video recordings of polling. Based on the Election Commission’s recommendation, the Union Law Ministry amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of …

Systematic conspiracy: Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre's election rule change
1 day, 15 hours ago

Systematic conspiracy: Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre's election rule change

India Today  

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday sharply criticised the central government for amending election rules to restrict access to poll documents, calling it a deliberate conspiracy to undermine the integrity of the Election Commission. “Modi Govt’s audacious amendment in the Conduct of Election Rules is another assault in its systematic conspiracy to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission …

Why is ECI afraid of transparency: Congress after election rule tweak
2 days, 3 hours ago

Why is ECI afraid of transparency: Congress after election rule tweak

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday hit out at the Election Commission for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV cameras and webcasting footage, asking why the poll panel was afraid of transparency. The government has tweaked an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV cameras …

Centre amends rule to restrict access to poll documents
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Centre amends rule to restrict access to poll documents

The Hindu  

The Centre has amended the Conduct of Election Rules to restrict access for the public to a section of poll documents. After the amendment, now it reads, “all other papers as specified in these rules relating to the election shall be open to public inspection.” The move follows a recent direction to the ECI by the Punjab and Haryana High …

Why is ECI afraid of transparency: Congress after election rule tweak
2 days, 15 hours ago

Why is ECI afraid of transparency: Congress after election rule tweak

New Indian Express  

The Congress on Saturday hit out at the Election Commission for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV camera and webcasting footage, asking why the poll panel was afraid of transparency. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the party would legally challenge amendment. The government has tweaked an election rule …

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