Congress moves Supreme Court challenging changes to election conduct rules

The Congress on Tuesday said it has moved the Supreme Court challenging a recent amendment to the 1961 Conduct of Elections Rules, which restricts public access to poll-related documents.

Party leader Jairam Ramesh said that the Election Commission, as a constitutional body that is responsible for the conduct of free and fair polls, cannot be allowed to “unilaterally and brazenly” amend important rules without public consultation.

“Especially not when that amendment eliminates public access to essential information that makes the electoral process more transparent and accountable,” Ramesh said on social media.