124 former officials defend ECI against vote-rigging allegations in Supreme Court case
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Why in news
124 former IAS and IFS officials defended the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the Supreme Court against allegations of vote-rigging during the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
Background
The defense highlighted the Special Intensive Revision which identified 22 lakh deceased voters, 7 lakh duplicate entries, and 21.5 lakh new voters. The Supreme Court upheld the ECI's authority in the matter.
Facts for Prelims
- FactSpecial Intensive Revision identified 22 lakh deceased voters and 7 lakh duplicate entries
- Fact21.5 lakh new voters were identified during the Special Intensive Revision
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Election Commission of India's autonomy in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process in a vibrant democracy like India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional integrity: Safeguarding ECI from external pressures to maintain public trust
- Data-driven transparency: Role of intensive voter list revisions in preventing electoral fraud
- Civil service neutrality: The role of retired officials in upholding constitutional mandates
Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Constitutional Autonomy · Voter List Revision · Democratic Accountability · Institutional Trust
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