FALI NARIMAN RAISES ALARM OVER ELECTION COMMISSION’S FUNCTIONING

 
October 5, 2026

NEW DELHI — Senior jurist Fali S. Nariman has raised concerns over the functioning of the Election Commission, saying India cannot afford an electoral institution that fails to perform its constitutional responsibilities effectively.

Nariman’s remarks come after recent observations by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, adding to a growing public debate over the functioning, independence and accountability of the Election Commission.

The Election Commission occupies a central position in India’s democratic system, overseeing elections and maintaining the integrity of the electoral process. Concerns over its functioning therefore carry significance far beyond individual political disputes.

Nariman’s intervention has brought renewed attention to the need for a strong and credible electoral institution capable of operating independently and efficiently. His comments also underline the importance of public confidence in the mechanisms through which elections are conducted.

The remarks come amid continuing legal and political scrutiny of the Election Commission and its decisions. Questions relating to electoral rolls, institutional independence and the exercise of constitutional powers have increasingly entered public and judicial discussions.

The latest comments are likely to add further weight to the debate over how India’s electoral institutions should be protected from allegations of dysfunction and how public trust in the democratic process can be maintained.