TMC MP Gokhale Seeks NCPI Records, Criticizes 84‑Day RTI Delay
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale filed a request for information with the Election Commission on June 16, seeking details on the National Conference for the People’s Independence (NCPI)’s registration, constitution, office‑bearers, finances, audited accounts, election spending and past electoral participation. The commission has not responded for 84 days, prompting Gokhale to question the lack of transparency and the EC’s handling of RTI requests concerning unrecognised parties. QUOTE: "He said his RTI, filed with the EC on June 16, sought records relating to the NCPI's registration." — Saket Gokhale
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 0% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- TMC's Gokhale Questions NCPI Credentials, Flags EC's 84-Day RTI Silence — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Trinamool Congress alleges EC has not replied to RTI plea on NCPI for 84 days — The Hindu (left-leaning)