India’s top court leadership to address ECI reforms amid criticism
India’s Chief Justice-led court programme was cancelled for September 24, 2026, while the leadership said it would hold a Delhi press conference on alleged threats to democracy. The Hindu report also points to scrutiny of Election Commission reforms and criticism directed at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Chief Justice of India’s office has cancelled programmes scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, The Hindu reported. The court’s leadership said it would address a press conference in Delhi at noon under the title “Hijacking of India’s Democracy”, according to the supplied material. The report is also concerned with the issue of reforms to the Election Commission of India.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is facing criticism, although the excerpt does not specify the allegations or identify those making them. The available material does not say what reforms will be discussed, whether the Chief Justice of India will personally attend the press conference, or what response has come from the Election Commission.
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