Apropos the news report 'SC to annul EC's decisions not backed by unanimity' (October 6, 2026). The Supreme Court's decision to examine Election Commission rulings that lack unanimous backing is a timely check on concentrated power. When a single official can alter electoral rolls or approve Form 6 modifications without consulting colleagues, the credibility of the entire process suffers. The Opposition's demand for the CEC's resignation reflects genuine public anxiety about institutional independence. Yet the answer lies not in resignation theatrics but in restoring the collegial decision-making the law originally envisaged. The Supreme Court must define clear limits on unilateral authority while respecting the EC's constitutional autonomy. Transparency in electoral administration is non-negotiable. Every decision affecting voters' names must carry collective accountability, not individual whim.
K CHIDANAND KUMAR, Bengaluru
