BJP says Supreme Court notice to EC, Centre shows independence of institutions

BJP National Spokesperson and MP Dr. Sambit Patra addressing the media on Election Commissioner at BJP Headquarters. File | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA

The Supreme Court’s decision to issue notices to the government and the Election Commission (EC) on Monday (October 5, 2026) while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition demonstrated a functioning democratic process, negating the Opposition’s charge of an “atmosphere of fear” in the country, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said.

The Supreme Court issued notices seeking responses within a week on a plea challenging the decisions allegedly taken by the EC without the approval of two Election Commissioners.

Responding to a query at a press conference, BJP MP and spokesperson Sambit Patra said: "Going to the Supreme Court with a PIL, having the Supreme Court hear it, and issuing notice so that the other side can also be heard, is a democratic and judicial process. Therefore, naturally, a process is taking place.”