Election Commission says all three SIR orders were unanimous
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The Election Commission filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that the three Special Intensive Revision orders were approved unanimously by the chief and two commissioners.
- Orders dated June 24 2025, October 27 2025, and May 14 2026 were all unanimously approved.
- The commission denied that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted alone.
- It said the petition against him relies on a single newspaper report.
Covered by 10 outlets across the spectrum: 20% left, 40% center, 40% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: Highlighted that the petitions stem from media reports and stressed the commission’s unanimous defence against claims of unilateral action. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Poll Body's 'Unanimous' Defence In Supreme Court Over SIR Row
Center: Focused on the affidavit’s factual details—dates, unanimous approval, and denial of any Form 6 amendment. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
ECI Submits Counter-Affidavit In SC, Says All SIR Decisions Were Unanimous
Right-leaning: Emphasised rejection of charges as baseless, portraying the CEC as unfairly targeted and noting supportive “Go Gyanu Go” sentiment. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
ECI denies unilateral decision-making by Gyanesh Kumar, claims all 3 SIR orders unanimous
Timeline
First to report: India Today (); 10 articles from 10 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): NDTV, The New Indian Express
- Center (4): ABP Live English, Hindustan Times, Economic Times, Mint
- Right-leaning (4): India Today, Times of India, Times Now, India TV English
Sources
- ECI denies unilateral decision-making by Gyanesh Kumar, claims all 3 SIR orders unanimous — India Today (right-leaning) ·
- SIR row: EC rejects charges against CEC, files 15-point counter-affidavit in SC — Times of India (right-leaning) ·
- ECI Submits Counter-Affidavit In SC, Says All SIR Decisions Were Unanimous — ABP Live English (center) ·
- All 3 SIR orders unanimous, plea against CEC based on single news report: EC tells SC — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- ECI denies CEC acted alone in taking SIR decisions — Economic Times (center) ·
- Poll Body's 'Unanimous' Defence In Supreme Court Over SIR Row — NDTV (left-leaning) ·
- SIR decisions taken unanimously, no changes made to Form 6: ECI tells Supreme Court — The New Indian Express (left-leaning) ·
- EC Affidavit In SC: 'All SIR Orders Unanimous'| 'Go Gyanu Go' Campaign. It's Done Bro? Newshour — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- SIR controversy: Election Commission says all three members approved orders, denies amending Form 6 — Mint (center) ·
- OPINION | SIR decision was unanimous: EC tells Supreme Court — India TV English (right-leaning) ·