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Congress accuses EC of ‘MODI method’ to disenfranchise voters over SIR
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 07:18 AM
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The Indian National Congress criticised the Election Commission’s handling of the Special Investigation Report, labeling it a ‘MODI method’ that disenfranchises citizens.
The Indian National Congress issued a sharp rebuke of the Election Commission (EC) after the body’s recent actions concerning the Special Investigation Report (SIR). In a statement released on Thursday, party leaders described the EC’s approach as a “MODI‑method” that seeks to marginalise ordinary voters.
Congress argued that the measures associated with the SIR could effectively strip citizens of their right to participate fully in the electoral process, undermining the spirit of India’s democratic framework. The party called for an immediate review of the EC’s decision and urged the commission to uphold the integrity of the voting system.
The Election Commission has not yet responded to the allegations. Observers note that the dispute adds another layer of tension between the ruling coalition and the opposition ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
Congress argued that the measures associated with the SIR could effectively strip citizens of their right to participate fully in the electoral process, undermining the spirit of India’s democratic framework. The party called for an immediate review of the EC’s decision and urged the commission to uphold the integrity of the voting system.
The Election Commission has not yet responded to the allegations. Observers note that the dispute adds another layer of tension between the ruling coalition and the opposition ahead of upcoming electoral contests.