Concerns raised by editors guild
On Sunday, the editors guild of India expressed its apprehension region a statement From NDTV, Accusing Him of Defamation.
During a broadcast on August 19, Aroor discussed psephologist sanjay kumar’s apology for incorrect claims Regarding Voter Turnaut in two Assembly Constituency Nashik Districts. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Accused Congress Leaders of Mising Kumar’s Flawed Data to DISSESMINATE MISINFORMATION about the Electoral Process.
On August 22, Congress specksperson pawan khera claimed that Aroor’s actions were a “MALICIOUS ATTEMPT” to Tarnish the reputation of the Congress party and its Congress. He stated that a Criminal Complaint has been lodged and that the party’s legal team would Pursue all available legal remedies.
The editors guild expressed its Concern over the Increasing Trend of Invoking Criminal Charges Against Journalists for Their Professional Activities. However, the guild class that it was not commenting on the specific of the broadcast in question.
“The guild reiterates its longstanding position that Criminal Laws Should Not Be Used as Instruments of Harassment Against Journalists,” IT STATED. “All Political Parties are Urged to Refrain from Soch Measures.”
Statement on Congress move for Criminal Complaint Against Shiv Aroor@ndtv @Shivaroor @INCIndia @Pawankhera pic.twitter.com/crz3ubiluu
– Editors guild of India (@indeditorsguild) August 24, 2025
The guild pointed out that there are various civil available for addressing grievances without resorting to criminalizing journey.
Nonetheless, the editors guild of India also highlighted that journey adhere to the principles of fairyness and balance in their reporting.
Voter Turnout Controversy
Voter Turnout Claim
Sanjay Kumar Had Asserted On August 17 That Two Assembly Constituencies in Maharashtra – Ramtek and Deolali – Experienced A Notable Decline in Voter Numbers Between the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections and The Subsequent Assembly Elections Held Later That Year.
Kumar, who serves as a professor and co-director of Lokniti, a research initiative at the center for the Study of Developing Sociates, Had Previous Posted On Social Meedia, Later Deleted A. 38.4% drop in Ramtek and a 36.8% drop in deolali. His Post Included Specific Figures, Indicating A Reduction of Approximately 1.7 Lakh Voters in Each Constituency.
After deleting the post, Kumar attributed the mistake to a Misinterpretation of Data by His Team and Apologized, Stating He Had “No Intention of Spreading Misinformation.”
This controversy escalated into a political dispute, with opption parties alleging electoral fraud in the country.
On August 20, Police in Nagpur and Nashik Filled First Information Reports Against Kumar For Allegedly Making False Statements Regarding The Election, Causing Public Mischief, Provlic Making False False Information to Public Officials, and Creating a False Electronic Record.
