Election Commission tells Supreme Court all SIR decisions were unanimous

The Election Commission of India has clarified before the Supreme Court that all decisions pertaining to Standardized Instructions and Reports (SIR) were reached through unanimous consensus among its officials. An affidavit containing this statement was filed on Monday through Deputy Election Commissioner Bhanu Prakash Yeturu.

The commission further asserted that no amendments were made to Form 6, a key electoral document used during voting procedures. The clarification addresses questions that had been raised regarding the decision-making process within the election body and the status of crucial electoral forms.

The submission is part of ongoing proceedings before the Supreme Court relating to electoral procedures and administrative decisions made by the commission. The affidavit provides an official record of the commission's position on matters that had come under scrutiny during judicial deliberations.

The Election Commission's statement underscores its assertion that procedural decisions were made collectively rather than unilaterally, and that existing electoral documentation remained unchanged. The filing adds to the commission's formal response to questions raised in the higher court.