42 Former Judges Defend Election Commission, Warn Against Attacks on Constitutional Bodies
What Happened
42 former judges and retired constitutional office-holders issued an open letter expressing concern over what they described as attempts to undermine the Election Commission of India, the judiciary and other constitutional institutions. The signatories questioned allegations of “vote theft” made without evidence and defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as a legally sanctioned exercise to maintain accurate voter lists.
Key Takeaways
The former judges said criticism of institutions is a democratic right but warned against efforts that could weaken public trust in the electoral process. They urged political parties and stakeholders to pursue grievances through established legal and constitutional channels.