Opposition bloc awaits President's nod for ECI delegation meeting

The INDIA bloc has scaled down its planned delegation to 10 members in a bid to secure an appointment with the President to discuss its concerns about the Election Commission of India, according to opposition sources. The alliance had originally proposed sending 15 representatives but agreed to the reduction to facilitate the meeting.

The delegation plans to raise several issues related to the ECI's functioning and decision-making processes. The exact date and composition of the delegation are still being finalized as the bloc awaits formal confirmation from the President's office.

Separately, CPI(M) MP John Brittas has received a response to his petition concerning the Satellite Imagery Report (SIR) controversy, which has been a point of contention between the opposition and the electoral body. The petition was aimed at addressing alleged irregularities in the ECI's use of satellite imagery during the electoral process.

The opposition's push for a high-level meeting underscores growing tensions between the INDIA alliance and the Election Commission over various procedural and administrative matters. The delegation is expected to submit a memorandum detailing the bloc's grievances and recommendations for institutional reforms at the ECI.