Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Naidu Says Attacks on Election Commission Harm Democracy
M. Venkaiah Naidu spoke about protests and criticism directed at the Election Commission of India.
Some opposition parties have been protesting over SIR and claims of vote chori.
Naidu said people can raise concerns about elections, but should not personally attack the Commission or its members.
He said election concerns should be discussed through appropriate ways.
He also said political parties should help check voter lists and report mistakes.
Naidu said he has confidence in India’s election system.
He added that people have a right to protest.
But protests should stay peaceful and should not damage public property.
Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu criticised political parties for allegedly maligning the Election Commission of India.
His comments referred to opposition protests over SIR and allegations of vote chori.
Naidu said concerns about elections should be raised and discussed, rather than pursued through personal attacks or demands for resignations at public rallies.
He defended India’s electoral system and said political parties and their workers should check voter lists and report discrepancies.
Naidu said citizens may protest, but demonstrations should be peaceful and avoid violence or damage to public property.
- Who
- Former Vice-President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu, commenting on political parties and the Election Commission of India.
- What
- Naidu criticised attempts to malign the Election Commission and called for concerns about elections to be addressed through discussion and proper channels.
- When
- During ongoing opposition protests over SIR and vote chori allegations; no specific date is given.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Naidu said targeting the Election Commission was unfair and harmful to democracy and the country's interests.
Criticism and protests
Naidu's defense of the ECI
Election concerns and allegations
Criticism and protests
Opposition parties are protesting over SIR and vote chori allegations.
Naidu's defense of the ECI
Naidu said genuine concerns can be discussed, but accusations and personal attacks against the Election Commission are unfair.
Confidence in the electoral process
Criticism and protests
The protests and allegations raise questions about the electoral process, as described in the article.
Naidu's defense of the ECI
Naidu said he has faith in India’s electoral system and argued that parties should check voter lists and report errors.
Public demonstrations
Criticism and protests
Citizens have a right to protest, Naidu acknowledged.
Naidu's defense of the ECI
Naidu said demonstrations should be peaceful and must not involve violence or damage to public property.
- Speaker
- M. Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice-President of India
- Institution discussed
- Election Commission of India (ECI)
- Context
- Opposition protests over SIR and vote chori allegations
- Naidu's position
- He said concerns should be discussed, not used to malign the Commission or target an individual.
- Voter-list advice
- Naidu said political parties and their workers should verify voter lists and report discrepancies, omissions, or deletions.
- Protest conditions
- Naidu said protests are a right but should remain peaceful and avoid violence or damage to public property.