Over 130 million names have been purged from electoral rolls in a “Special Intensive Revision” drive. Gandhi and the INDIA bloc allege it’s being done unilaterally by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, ignoring 14 formal objections from his own colleagues. The Court has tagged the case with other pending pleas and asked the EC to respond. What’s at stake? Trust in India’s democracy. The EC says the purge removes duplicates and foreigners; but opposition leaders call it voter suppression ahead of elections. Protests have erupted in Delhi, with Gandhi marching to the SC, rallying students and activists. The timing is critical: 2027 is also when IMF predicts India will become the world’s 4th largest economy. Can democracy keep pace with economic growth? The Court’s next move could determine more than just voter rolls; it could shape public faith in elections itself. Stay tuned.