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The ECI has maintained that Form 6 itself was never amended, and that the disputed provision was a separate SIR declaration

Rahul Gandhi's post came after the Supreme Court on Monday clarified that it had not approved any modification to Form 6.

Patra, a decorated DIG in the CRPF, was suspended for allegedly “disseminating audio/video messages and posters/banners” on social media

The list includes Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and BL Verma among those denied renomination, while two women are also among the new candidates.

The modified online version required applicants to provide details of whether their parents or grandparents appeared in a previous SIR electoral roll.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently said an agreement was not imminent, as Washington and New Delhi continue to work through unresolved issues.

By Elections 2026 LIVE: The six seats were vacated after their sitting legislators resigned following the April 2026 Lok Sabha and assembly elections. Several leaders had contested from two constituencies and subsequently retained one.

By-elections 2026 highlights: Polling for the 2026 by-elections ended at 6 pm on Tuesday across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry. Votes will be counted on October 9.