Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSThe CJI declined the meeting but did not publicly disclose the specific reason, citing the confidentiality of his letter. The reported demands included ending alleged vote theft, halting the SIR exercise and seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. "Responding to the letter written by Gandhi and Kharge, CJI Surya Kant noted that the issues raised were similar to those listed for a hearing before the court on 13 October. He also advised the opposition leaders to invoke the Court’s judicial powers under Article 32 instead of submitting a memorandum. The development comes at a time when the INDIA bloc announced its planned march to the Supreme Court to file a petition, seeking an end to ‘vote theft’, a halt to the SIR exercise, and removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. ”The CJI added, "The Supreme Court's doors are open to everyone. Any petition from any common citizen or member of an elected body is welcome. "This story will be updated with additional details. About the AuthorSwati GandhiSwati Gandhi is a digital journalist with over four years of experience, specialising in international and geopolitical issues. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. She approaches journalism with a strong belief in context-driven reporting, aiming to break down complex global events into clear, accessible narratives for a wide readership. Previously, Swati has worked at Business Standard, where she covered a range of beats including national affairs, politics, and business. This diverse newsroom experience helped her build a strong grounding in reporting, while also strengthening her ability to work across both breaking news and in-depth explanatory stories. Covering multiple beats early in her career has helped her be informed about her current work, allowing her to connect domestic developments with wider international trends. At Live Mint, she focuses on international and geopolitical issues through a business and economic lens, examining how global political developments, foreign policy decisions, and power shifts impact markets, industries, and India’s strategic and economic interests. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Her academic training has shaped her emphasis on precision, analytical rigour, and clarity in writing. Her interests include global political economy and the intersection of geopolitics with business. Outside work, Swati focuses on exploring her passion and love for food. From fancy cafes to street spots, Swati explores food like a true foodie.
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