CEC Gyanesh Kumar row, DMK stand complicate Centre's delimitation plan

Not until Gyanesh Kumar resigns: Congress draws line on delimitation talks

Congress has asked the government to prorogue both Houses and start an all-party dialogue on delimitation. It says any real talks must follow Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and steps to restore trust in elections.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar row, DMK stand complicate Centre's delimitation plan

CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation complicates the Centre's plans for delimitation and restructuring of Lok Sabha constituencies. Opposition protests, particularly from DMK, BJD, BRS, and YSRCP, are raising concerns over the Election Commission's integrity. An alternative to expand the House would require a constitutional amendment that is politically challenging. The proposed Delimitation Bill, along with its commission structure, remains stalled …

Congress seeks all-party dialogue on delimitation, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation - OrissaPOST

New Delhi: The Congress Monday said the government should prorogue both houses of Parliament and hold an all-party dialogue on the delimitation issue, but stressed that for any meaningful discussion to proceed it was first important that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar should resign. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the Monsoon session of Parliament […]

Congress Seeks Parliament Prorogation, Demands CEC Resignation

The Congress on Monday called on the Centre to formally prorogue both Houses of Parliament and convene an all-party discussion on delimitation, while insisting that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar must resign before meaningful negotiations can begin. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh raised questions over the delay in formally proroguing Parliament after the Lok Sabha […]