Twenty-three opposition parties and an independent MP send a joint letter to the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, raising concerns about the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and other election-related issues. The move follows an INDIA bloc meeting on 8 June 2026, at which participating parties agreed to approach the CJI and address the SIR process. According to outlets, the letter is signed by 23 parties plus one Independent MP; one report also mentions 24 opposition parties, reflecting differing counts across coverage. The opposition says the letter calls for judicial intervention, citing alleged discrepancies in the SIR exercise and perceived misuse, along with other anomalies reported across different states. The letter is not shared publicly with the media, but political sources quoted by one outlet describe that it includes examples from states and references to other malpractices. Separately, the INDIA bloc also demands the immediate resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related controversies, a point cited in coverage of the same correspondence. Jairam Ramesh posts on X that the parties are “committed to SURE,” while other leaders publicly endorse the decision to write to the CJI.
23 opposition parties urge CJI to intervene in Election Commission’s SIR electoral roll process
Twenty-three opposition parties and an independent MP send a joint letter to the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, raising concerns about the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) o...
- The INDIA bloc’s constituent opposition parties send a joint letter to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant regarding the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- The letter is described as signed by 23 opposition parties and one independent MP, though one outlet reports 24 opposition parties.
- The opposition alleges irregularities and discrepancies in the SIR process and also refers to other election-related malpractices, with some claims attributed to examples from different states.
- The letter is not made public; coverage says its contents are not shared with media.
- Jairam Ramesh and other leaders frame the effort under the “SURE” slogan and the bloc reiterates a demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s immediate resignation.
Twenty-four opposition parties and an independent MP have penned a letter to the Chief Justice of India, voicing grave concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and the Election Commission's perceived partisan role. The joint communication highlights a lack of transparency and administrative confusion, urging the Supreme Court to intervene and restore faith in the electoral system.
1 month agoNew Delhi: As many as 23 political parties and Independent MP Kapil Sibal have sent a letter to CJI Surya Kant alleging discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls being undertaken by EC and pointing to other anomalies.In a post on X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, “21 political parties plus one Independent attended the INDIA Janbandhan meeting on June 8, where a decision was taken to address a joint letter to the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India on the SIR process of the Election Commission of India and other election-related issues.”8 जून, 2026 को INDIA जनबंधन की बैठक में 21 राजनीतिक दलों और एक निर्दलीय सदस्य ने भाग लिया, जिसमें भारत निर्वाचन आयोग की SIR प्रक्रिया तथा चुनावों से जुड़े अन्य मुद्दों पर भारत के माननीय मुख्य न्यायाधीश को एक संयुक्त पत्र भेजने का निर्णय लिया गया।इसी के अनुरूप, अब 23 राजनीतिक…— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) June 30, 2026 He added that, “Accordingly, a joint letter now signed by 23 political parties plus one Independent has been sent to the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India today. The opposition parties are firmly anchored in SURE -- Solidarity, Unity and Resistance.”Endorsing the post from Ramesh, Trinamool Congress MP and leader Derek O’Brien lauded the move from the Opposition and wrote, “Good going from INDIA.”. He also noted that the Aam Aadmi Party and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which had not attended the Congress-led June 8 meet of the INDIA bloc in Delhi, had also signed the joint letter to the Chief Justice of India.Good going from INDIA. And yes, @AamAadmiParty @arivalayam DMK also signed the joint letter to CJI https://t.co/MtIpS7GdC4— Derek O'Brien | ডেরেক ও'ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) June 30, 2026 Though the letter was not shared with the media, political sources said through it the Opposition has “appealed to the judiciary to intervene because when all fails, Indian democracy looks at the judiciary.”The Opposition is learnt to have provided “specific examples from different states on how the SIR was being misused” while also stating “other election-related malpractices” that had taken place in various states.
1 month agoNew Delhi: Opposition INDIA alliance parties, including Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Aam Aadmi Party, on Tuesday sent a letter to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll by the Election Commission and other election-related issues.In a social media post on X, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said the letter was signed by the 23 opposition parties and one Independent MP."On 8 June 2026, the INDIA Janbandhan meeting was attended by 21 political parties and one Independent member, during which a decision was taken to send a joint letter to the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India regarding the SIR process of the Election Commission of India and other issues related to elections."8 जून, 2026 को INDIA जनबंधन की बैठक में 21 राजनीतिक दलों और एक निर्दलीय सदस्य ने भाग लिया, जिसमें भारत निर्वाचन आयोग की SIR प्रक्रिया तथा चुनावों से जुड़े अन्य मुद्दों पर भारत के माननीय मुख्य न्यायाधीश को एक संयुक्त पत्र भेजने का निर्णय लिया गया।इसी के अनुरूप, अब 23 राजनीतिक…— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) June 30, 2026 "In accordance with this, a joint letter signed by 23 political parties and one Independent member has now been sent today to the Hon'ble Chief Justice. The opposition parties remain firmly committed to SURE - Solidarity (Unity), Unity (Oneness), and REsistance (Resistance)," the post read. The content of the letter is yet to be made public.INDIA Bloc Meet: 23 Parties Gather In Delhi To Discuss 2029 Lok Sabha Poll Strategy As DMK Skips Key Huddle Amid Internal Strains | VideoIn the June 8 meeting It was agreed to send a letter to the Chief Justice of India on SIR, vote loot and election theft. It was unanimously agreed to demand the immediate resignation of the education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan.
2 months agoThe INDIA bloc expanded support for its move on electoral issues as 23 parties and an Independent MP jointly approached the Chief Justice over the EC's SIR process.
2 months agoINDIA bloc parties have formally petitioned the Chief Justice of India regarding the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls and other election-related concerns. This joint letter, signed by 23 parties and an independent, follows a recent opposition meeting where consensus was reached on key issues. The alliance emphasized solidarity and resistance, aiming to address perceived electoral irregularities and demanding the Education Minister's resignation over examination controversies.
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