Crime & Law · India
Opposition Parties Write to CJI Over Voter Verification Drive
Twenty-three opposition parties have written to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) regarding the voter verification drive (SIR) in Karnataka. The parties have accused the Election Commission of bias and alleged electoral malpractices under the current government, seeking a halt to the drive and an inquiry. Some reports also mention allegations of irregularities by NDA leaders.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 7 · Centre 7 · Right 2 n = 16
- Left (7): National Herald, Satya Hindi, Scroll.in, The Hindu, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (7): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, LiveLaw, Mathrubhumi English, Telangana Today, The New Indian Express, The Times of India
- Right (2): Dainik Jagran, The Pioneer