Who ordered Form 6 changes, Gandhi asks Election Commission

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has challenged the Election Commission of India over changes made to Form 6, seeking details about who authorized the alterations and which officials approved them.

Gandhi's questions target both the Election Commission's decision-making process and the role of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the technology partner involved in implementing the changes. He has specifically asked which official within the EC instructed TCS to make the modifications and which company representative approved the implementation.

The remarks highlight ongoing scrutiny of electoral processes and technological interventions in Indian elections. Form 6 relates to nomination submissions in the electoral process, and any changes to its format or procedures can have implications for candidate filings and election administration.

Gandhi's intervention adds to broader concerns about transparency in how election-related decisions are made and executed, particularly when private technology companies are involved in critical electoral infrastructure. The Congress leader's questions underscore the need for clear documentation of authorization chains in such sensitive matters.