THE HINDU DATED 13th OCT 2026

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THE HINDU DATED 13th OCT 2026

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1. INDIA Bloc Takes Electoral-Roll Protest to Supreme Court — Democracy and Constitutional Accountability

The INDIA opposition alliance organised a large march towards the Supreme Court in New Delhi, protesting against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanding accountability from the Election Commission. The newspaper reports that opposition leaders submitted a petition alleging large-scale deletion of voters' names and irregularities in electoral administration. Protesters faced police barricades and restrictions as they attempted to reach the Court. Opposition parties argued that electoral-roll revision could undermine voting rights, while the legality of the alleged deletions remains a matter requiring evidence and judicial examination. Article 324 gives the Election Commission responsibility for supervising elections, while Article 326 establishes adult suffrage. Electoral-roll verification is necessary to remove ineligible entries, but eligible voters must receive notice and meaningful opportunities to challenge deletion. Gist: Electoral integrity requires both accurate voter lists and protection against wrongful disenfranchisement. Transparent procedures, independent oversight and accessible judicial remedies are essential to maintaining public confidence in democracy.

2. Retail Inflation Reaches 5.5% — Food, Fuel and Monetary Policy Challenges