Opposition Holds ‘Impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar; BJP Terms It ‘Drama’
Opposition leaders accused Kumar of partisan conduct and voter deletions, saying the 2023 appointment law shields him from accountability.
- In New Delhi, 21 INDIA Members conducted a symbolic "public impeachment" of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday, accusing him of electoral manipulation and compromising the Election Commission's independence.
- The Opposition alleged Kumar orchestrated a "devious and malevolent criminal conspiracy" with the BJP, citing the removal of 13.2 crore voters during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
- Claiming 13.3 crore voters were deleted—15 per cent of the electorate—Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi joined Mallikarjun Kharge in accusing Kumar of treason.
- Demanding Kumar's immediate removal and arrest, The Opposition resolved he be tried for treason, while the BJP-led Centre accused them of resorting to anarchy.
- At Ramlila Maidan, The Opposition challenges the "lifelong legal protection" granted to Kumar, alleging it covers criminal activities against the Constitution.
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‘Left with no choice’: INDIA bloc ‘impeaches’ Gyanesh Kumar in mock Parliament, accuses him of treason
Opposition parties hold symbolic impeachment proceedings at 10 Rajaji Marg, the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, as part of their ‘vote chori’ campaign.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar must be removed, tried for treason: INDIA bloc resolution
The INDIA bloc conducted a symbolic 'public impeachment' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of operating under the influence of the Modi government and threatening voting rights. Led by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and presided over by former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, the event saw leaders demand Kumar's removal, the repeal of the 2023 law governing election commissioner appointments, and an end to the Speci…
INDIA Bloc Calls for Gyanesh Kumar’s Treason Trial at Public Impeachment
Kumar has \"willingly broken the rule of law by allowing them to access voter rolls, to delete and add voters at will and manipulate the outcome of the elections\", the resolution alleged.
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