India bloc plans Delhi meeting amid electoral-roll and Election Commission dispute
Opposition parties in the INDIA bloc are scheduled to meet in Delhi on September 30, 2026. The meeting is expected to discuss alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party has also sought suspension of the revision process and restoration of names deleted from voter lists. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition challenging certain decisions attributed to the Chief Election Commissioner. The issue is significant because it concerns the Election Commission’s constitutional role and the integrity of electoral rolls.
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Which constitutional provision primarily empowers the Election Commission of India to supervise elections?
Answer: (b) Article 324
The correct answer is (b) Article 324.