ECI Clarifies Protocol for Meetings with Political Delegations, Says No Political Party Sought Appointment Before 4 PM Today

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified its protocol regarding meetings with political delegations following a political march towards the Commission. According to the ECI, no political party sought an appointment before 4:00 PM on the day. Around 4:00 PM, Delhi Police informed the Commission that a delegation of MPs led by the Leader of the Opposition wished to submit a memorandum. The ECI noted that under a procedure laid down in 2025, parties must seek appointments through duly authorized representatives for meetings held on ECI premises. However, because the proposed meeting involved 240 MPs at Parliament House Annexe, the ECI considered the venue unusual and declined it, offering instead to send its senior-most officer on duty to receive the memorandum, which was declined by the MPs.