‘EC under attack’: 42 former judges back India’s electoral process amid protests against Gyanesh Kumar

42 former judges and retired constitutional office-holders has urged political parties, the media and citizens to protect India’s democratic institutions. In an open letter dated October 7, they questioned allegations of “vote theft” and attacks on the Election Commission and judiciary. The signatories called for evidence-based complaints, verified reporting and greater transparency from constitutional bodies.

New Delhi: 42 former judges and retired constitutional office-holders have appealed to political parties, the media and citizens to defend India’s institutions. In an open letter dated October 7, they expressed concern over what they called a sustained campaign against the Election Commission, higher judiciary and statutory bodies.

The signatories said they wrote “as former judges and........

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