Protests demanding Indian election chief resigns escalate
Protesters say the revision removed millions of names from voter lists, while the Election Commission says it is correcting duplicate and ineligible entries.
- On Monday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced three "non-negotiable demands": resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, annulment of the Special Intensive Revision , and a return to ballot paper for elections.
- The Indian Express reported that election commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected on record at least 14 times over 10 months to SIR process decisions issued without their knowledge or recommendation.
- Across the country, Congress workers and INDIA Bloc partners are protesting over these issues, with Kharge stating the party stands with civil society members and youth organizations struggling for transparency.
- The CEC defended its procedures, asserting that differing views are part of institutional deliberations and that its orders follow established statutory procedures and carry full legal sanction.
- Political tensions escalated as Kharge condemned the BJP for allegedly "harassing" female journalists in Delhi, while the BJP criticized Congress for insulting the mandate of the people.
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About 130 million names have been removed from India's voter lists. Thousands of protesters are demanding the resignation of the country's top election commissioner.
Millions of voters are said to have been cut off from lists, and the head of the election commission is under pressure.
The CEC should not resign; he should be sacked: Prithviraj Chavan
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has sharply criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that key decisions were taken in violation of established procedures and the majority view within the Election Commission. Chavan argues that the institution must function through collective decision-making and has called for strong action over the controversy.
Mallick-Kharge Lists Congress's 3 Non-Negotiable Demands, Including Return To Ballot Papers
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge outlines three non-negotiable demands for the party, highlighting a return to ballot papers as a key priority alongside other crucial electoral reforms
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