New Delhi, October 7 (Daily Kiran) : In New Delhi, former Election Commission joint director and chief of protocol, Mohammad Amin, has responded to ongoing accusations from the opposition regarding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He emphasized that disagreements within the Election Commission are not a new phenomenon.
Amin pointed out that ideological clashes among commissioners have occurred in the past, referencing notable instances during the tenures of former commissioners like Mr. Gill and Ashok Lavasa. He stated, “The history of disagreements within the commission is not new.” Amin cited the resignation of Ashok Lavasa during Sunil Arora’s term as an example of such internal conflicts. Despite these differences, he reiterated that decisions are traditionally made by consensus. In cases where consensus is not reached, a majority vote is employed.
He noted that while this type of dispute has arisen before, it has not been highlighted to such an extent in the media. Amin expressed confusion over the motives behind the current media frenzy, suggesting that all commission members should unite and address the public together. “Every voter wants to know the truth,” he said, stressing the accountability of the Election Commission to the electorate.
Amin called for clear communication from the commission to dispel any notions of discord among its members, asserting that this clarity would serve the nation’s interests. He pointed out that political parties are secondary stakeholders, and the public deserves insight into the commission’s internal workings. Reports emerging from the media are not conducive to the country’s well-being, he argued.
In discussing a specific case involving Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh, Amin explained that his wife’s name appeared in two locations on the voter list. This was due to a standard administrative procedure that led to the removal of the duplicate entry. Amin criticized the unnecessary uproar surrounding this issue, stating it was a routine process.
He further elaborated on the voter registration timeline and the notification process, which allows voters to raise objections even after the final list is published. Amin mentioned a technical issue that prevented verification for 97 voters in Goa, although he could not confirm the exact cause.
Lastly, he noted that the Supreme Court is currently reviewing this matter, having instructed the Election Commission to submit all relevant files and proceedings. Given the judicial context, Amin suggested that it would be prudent to await the court’s decision rather than engage in further accusations.
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