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Modi opens war on the people, and the Supreme Court looks on

2026-10-13T08:37:24.000Z

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From Frontline · Politics

  • The government has used force to stop protests against Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR.
  • The Supreme Court’s delays and refusal of interim relief have allowed the process to continue, prompting criticism that its caution favours the executive.
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Shri Gyanesh Kumar addressing a Press Conference by Election Commission of India at Vigyan Bhawan, in New Delhi on October 27, 2025
Photo: Election Commission of India / Wikimedia Commons, GODL-India

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People: Gyanesh Kumar

Institutions: Supreme Court

Topics: Supreme Court, Conflict, Protests, Special Intensive Revision

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  1. Frontline · Politics — Modi opens war on the people, and the Supreme Court looks on