ECI Defends CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Supreme Court
By United One News · AI-generated summary of 7 outlets' reporting
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below:
The Election Commission of India defended Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the Supreme Court against petitions challenging decisions made during the SIR.
- The Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant scheduled the hearing for Tuesday.
- The poll panel denied making unilateral decisions and stated that Form 6 was not changed.
Covered by 7 outlets across the spectrum: 14% left, 43% center, 43% right.
How each side framed it
CEC row LIVE: SC to hear pleas against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, decisions during SIR
SIR decisions were 'unanimous', Form 6 unchanged: EC tells Supreme Court
ECI Backs CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Supreme Court, Denies Unilateral Decisions and Form 6 Amendments
Timeline
First to report: India Today (); 7 articles from 7 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (3): Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, DNA India
- Right-leaning (3): India Today, Deccan Chronicle, Times Now
Sources
- ECI Backs CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Supreme Court, Denies Unilateral Decisions and Form 6 Amendments — India Today (right-leaning) ·
- SIR decisions were 'unanimous', Form 6 unchanged: EC tells Supreme Court — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- EC Defends SIR in SC, Says Form 6 Not Changed — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- 'Unanimity doesn't mean rules were followed': Congress leader rejects ECI affidavit amid CEC row — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- CEC row LIVE: SC to hear pleas against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, decisions during SIR — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- 'Election Commission Can't Modify Forms 6, 7 And 8': Supreme Court During Delhi SIR Hearing — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- Big Setback To CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Election Commission can't change Form 6, says Supreme Court — DNA India (center) ·