Allegations regarding TCS and Election Commission Form 6

4 UPDATES · 5 DAYS · 1 OCT 2026 — 5 OCT 2026

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Latest · 5 Oct 2026

The Election Commission of India and Press Information Bureau fact-checked Rahul Gandhi's allegations that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar illegally changed Form 6 to assist the BJP.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Congress party's accusation against the PM-HM duo regarding the illegal alteration of online Form 6 via Tata Consultancy Services in mid-July 2026, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the Congress, the INDIA bloc, the PM-HM duo, or the Chief Election Commissioner unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

The full story, from the beginning

1Oct

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh accused the PM-HM duo of illegally changing online Form 6 via Tata Consultancy Services and planned marches to demand ballot papers and the CEC's resignation.

NDTV

Rahul Gandhi alleged that Tata Consultancy Services illegally changed online Form 6, while the Election Commission clarified that only an Annexure-D was added to the form.

5Oct

NDTV

The Election Commission of India labeled Rahul Gandhi's allegations regarding Gyanesh Kumar's modification of Form 6 as misleading while a court bench prepares to examine the records.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The Election Commission of India and Press Information Bureau fact-checked Rahul Gandhi's allegations that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar illegally changed Form 6 to assist the BJP.

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