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‘Gravest Threat to Democracy’: Indian National Congress Writes to CJI Seeking Supreme Court Action on Poll Process
In a sharp attack on the Modi government, Congress and 23 opposition parties have urged the Supreme Court to intervene over alleged flaws in the electoral process and the Election Commission’s functioning.
The Indian National Congress on Friday intensified its criticism of the Centre, claiming that India’s electoral democracy is facing one of its most serious challenges and calling on the Supreme Court of India to step in.
Congress general secretary K. C. Venugopal revealed that a group of 23 opposition parties, along with one Independent Member of Parliament, had written to Chief Justice of India on June 28, raising concerns over the ongoing electoral process and the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The letter, which has now been made public, reportedly highlights what the opposition described as a “flawed SIR process” and accuses the Election Commission of acting in a partisan manner.
Congress Raises Alarm Over Election Integrity
In a post on X, Venugopal said that the judiciary has a constitutional duty to ensure elections remain free, fair, and transparent.
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He alleged that the present government’s functioning poses a “grave threat” to democratic institutions and stressed that the Supreme Court must act as a safeguard against executive overreach.
According to Venugopal, the opposition’s decision to release the letter publicly was aimed at maintaining transparency and drawing public attention to what they see as urgent issues in the election system.
Appeal for Immediate Judicial Intervention
The opposition parties have urged the apex court to take “firm steps” to restore faith in the electoral process, arguing that public trust in elections is central to democracy.
The Congress leader emphasized that elections must not only be free and fair but must also be seen that way by the people.
The development comes at a politically sensitive time, with opposition parties increasingly questioning the functioning of constitutional bodies and the fairness of electoral mechanisms ahead of upcoming state and national polls.
There has been no immediate response from the Election Commission of India or the Centre on the letter.
The matter is likely to trigger fresh political debate in the coming days, especially if the Supreme Court takes note of the concerns raised by the opposition bloc.
