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India Election Commission Puts ERONET, ECINET Under Scrutiny

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC · How we work

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Mass Voter Purge

India’s Election Commission placed its ERONET and ECINET voter-list platforms under scrutiny during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Critics warn the review could disenfranchise millions, jeopardising their access to rations, welfare benefits and basic civil rights.
The Commission said 13 crore voters were removed in 30 states and union territories.
Opposition leaders and civil-society groups planned nationwide “save democracy” rallies on October 6, while Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi filed 14 objections, prompting High Court warning ERONET forced Form 6 filings.

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Commission Collusion Allegations

The Election Commission of India’s ERONET and ECINET digital platforms were examined during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Congress leaders charged the Commission of colluding with the BJP and called for the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation.
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi logged 14 objections, saying decisions were made without knowledge.
In Goa, 97 voters were omitted from the roll despite the chief electoral officer’s request.

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Court Blocks Deletions

India’s Election Commission placed its ERONET and ECINET voter-roll management platforms under scrutiny during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral lists.
The Commission said software limits required a technical review and a month-long enrolment drive to add omitted voters.
Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected to centralisation of the roll database.
Bombay High Court barred deletions, prompting ECINET to let officers approve voters with hearing order.

Blindspot

The Election Commission said 13 crore voters were removed from electoral rolls in 30 states and union territories during the Special Intensive Revision.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, the Election Commission of India launched a nationwide Special Revision of electoral rolls, deleting roughly 1.5 crore names. Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao defended the move, citing a 12 % duplication rate uncovered by the commission’s audit. Today's Special Intensive Revision echoes that 1995 purge, as Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi object to ERONET deletions affecting 13 crore voters. The 1995 backlash prompted Supreme Court of India and NGOs like ADR to demand transparent roll management and procedural reforms, a precedent shaping legal challenges.

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Mass Voter Purge

India’s Election Commission placed its ERONET and ECINET voter-list platforms under scrutiny during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Critics warn the review could disenfranchise millions, jeopardising their access to rations, welfare benefits and basic civil rights.
The Commission said 13 crore voters were removed in 30 states and union territories.
Opposition leaders and civil-society groups planned nationwide “save democracy” rallies on October 6, while Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi filed 14 objections, prompting High Court warning ERONET forced Form 6 filings.

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