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Row Over EC Internal Rift, Opposition Targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Form 6 ChangesA political controversy erupted following allegations of internal dissent within the Election Commission of India. Objections were reportedly raised by Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu regarding unilateral decisions, centralisation of voter software access away from Electoral Registration Officers, and procedural changes concerning Form 6. In response, opposition parties, including the Congress and Samajwadi Party, intensified criticism against the poll panel and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, signaling potential legal appeals before the Supreme Court ahead of upcoming state elections.EC Decision-Making Based On Majority Or Unanimous Vote, Says Former CEC O.P. RawatSpeaking to India Today, former Chief Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat addressed the controversies surrounding the Election Commission of India and the Special Summary Revision exercise. Rawat explained that decisions within the Election Commission can only be taken in meetings where all three commissioners are present, either unanimously or via a majority vote. Addressing voter deletions in West Bengal, Rawat termed denying democratic rights through faulty processes a "shame on democracy" after 93 percent of deleted voters returned via appellate tribunals. He noted that identifying illegal immigrants falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Election Commission. Expressing concern over the poll body's global reputation coming under scrutiny, Rawat urged the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners to sit together, address concerns transparently, and take immediate steps to rebuild public confidence.IIT Bombay Student Death: Family Alleges Caste Bias, Faculty Backs Dean, Crime Branch ProbesTensions and protests have emerged at IIT Bombay following the death of student Sahil Wokade. His family has staged demonstrations, lodging police complaints alleging caste-based harassment, slurs, and threats, while seeking action against institute officials. In contrast, the IIT Bombay faculty forum has supported the professor, asserting he was performing official duties regarding an examination matter and refuting discrimination allegations. The investigation has been transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch, which is seeking technical support to examine the student's phone and recording statements from witnesses.EC Denies Internal Rift Over SIR, Opposition Attacks CEC, Mass Voter Deletion Row Sparks ShowdownThe Election Commission of India has issued a clarification denying reports of an internal rift regarding the Special Intensive Revision exercise, maintaining that there was no formal dissent recorded and that approvals were unanimous. Despite the clarification, the controversy has triggered a major political confrontation. Opposition parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress, and Aam Aadmi Party, have questioned the process, raising concerns over alleged dissent notes by other election commissioners and citing the deletion of over six crore voter names during roll revisions. The opposition has also alleged arbitrary actions and centralization of electoral rolls, demanding strict accountability and legal action against the Chief Election Commissioner. Meanwhile, the ruling party ministers maintain that the revision process remains unbiased, pointing out that notices were served across party lines to verify voter records as scrutiny continues.