No Law Obliges Election Commission to Meet MPs: The Rules and Practice Behind INDIA Bloc Standoff

No meet was sought, offer turned out: EC on Oppn protest

The Election Commission of India clarified its position after INDIA bloc MPs marched to its office, stating that no formal appointment was sought until late afternoon. The EC later declined a request to meet 240 MPs at the Parliament House Annexe, citing protocol that meetings must be held at the EC premises. The incident involved a protest march led by Rahul Gandhi and a standoff with police.

No law obliges Election Commission to meet MPs: The rules and practice behind INDIA bloc standoff

The ECI turned down a meeting with Opposition MPs at Parliament, citing protocol. The poll body can decide whom it hears, and where.

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Election Commission: Was ready to meet 240 opposition MPs but not at their chosen venue

Election Commission declined a meeting with opposition MPs led by Rahul Gandhi at Parliament House annexe. The commission emphasized meetings should occur on its premises and through authorized representatives. Despite being offered a chance to submit a memorandum, the MPs rejected this proposal. The Commission stated it had not received prior appointment requests from the parties until late in the day.