Civil society activists urge Election Commission to curb poll malpractice https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/civil-society-activists-urge-election-commission-to-curb-poll-malpractice/amp_articleshow/110041447.cms Bella Jaisinghani May 11, 2024 Civil society activists in Maharashtra met CEO S Chockalingam, demanding the EC 'Grow A Spine or Resign'. They raised concerns about MCC violations, voter data discrepancies, surrogate ads, campaign violations, and launched a postcard campaign.
This collective of organisations and individuals also undertook a postcard campaign in which hundreds of postcards were sent to ECI, Delhi, from various cities containing the image of a spine -- demanding that the Election Commission 'Grow A Spine or Resign'.
Participants included People’s Union for Civil Liberties, National Alliance for People's Movements, Bharat Bachao Andolan, All India Lawyers Association for Justice, Shramik Mukti Dal, Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy, Bombay Catholic Sabha and others.
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#GrowASpineOrResign a nationwide citizens' campaign across 11 cities on 11 May 2024 demanding @ECISVEEP
for accountability and free & fair elections.