Rahul Gandhi Demands Answers: Who at EC Ordered TCS to Make 'Illegal' Change in Form 6?

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded to know who at the Election Commission of India (ECI) authorized Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to make what he termed an 'illegal' change to Form 6, the application used for new voter registration. The allegation, made in a public statement, escalates a growing dispute over the integrity of India's electoral roll management and the role of private technology contractors.

The controversy follows the opposition INDIA bloc's announcement on Wednesday of joint 'save democracy' marches across all districts and five major rallies, signaling a coordinated campaign against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of upcoming elections. While the ECI has not yet responded to Gandhi's specific charge, the commission has previously defended its use of TCS for electoral roll updates, citing efficiency and data security. The exact nature of the alleged change to Form 6 has not been independently verified by Incisor News.

The opposition's move to link a technical amendment to a broader narrative of democratic backsliding could intensify political tensions and put pressure on the ECI to disclose its contracting and decision-making processes. If the allegations gain traction, they may fuel public distrust in the electoral system and shape the political discourse in the run-up to the 2024 general elections. The ECI is expected to issue a clarification, while the INDIA bloc's planned rallies will test the opposition's ability to mobilize on this issue.