Overview
- The Commission issued the directive on December 8 via a letter signed by Secretary Ashwani Kumar Mohal to all national and state recognised parties.
- Parties must submit the latest constitution with every amendment so the documents can be uploaded to the ECI website for public access.
- The ECI cited its authority under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- Officials described the move as a reminder given long‑pending updates by several parties, with no penalties announced beyond the 30‑day timeline.
- The request coincides with the Supreme Court’s consideration of Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay’s plea seeking stronger statutory rules for party registration and internal functioning.