EC Internal Disputes Have a History: From Seshan's Battles to Lavasa's Dissent

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The Election Commission is under fresh scrutiny following a report by The Indian Express revealing disagreements among its members over the Special Intensive Revision exercise. The current dispute echoes two landmark episodes of internal dissent within the poll body. In the 1990s, Chief Election Commissioner TN Seshan engaged in a legal battle over the multi-member structure of the commission. More recently, Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa publicly dissented during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Both historical episodes significantly influenced debates around the EC's functioning, independence, and authority.

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