In this episode of Newshour, anchor Pratibha discusses the continuing controversy around the Election Commission and the questions being raised over its functioning. The Election Commission recently issued a joint clarification stressing that differences of opinion can arise during deliberations, while maintaining that final decisions were taken unanimously. The episode also examines the ongoing questions over changes to Form 6 during the Special Intensive Revision process and a fresh claim by former Kerala Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson. Thomson has alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had suggested that he contest the 2019 Lok Sabha election on a BJP ticket. Kumar has not publicly responded to the allegation, while BJP leaders have disputed Thomson’s account. #newshour #pratibha #electioncommission #gyaneshkumar #eci #form6 #sir #jijithomson #bjp #opposition #electioncommissionofindia #electoralrolls #timesnow #englishnews
