Opposition MPs Move Notice in Both Houses Seeking Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
New Delhi: In a major political development, opposition Members of Parliament have submitted formal notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, escalating tensions between the ruling establishment and opposition parties over the functioning of the Election Commission.
The notices, reportedly signed by 193 MPs, including members from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, have been submitted to the presiding officers of the respective Houses for consideration under constitutional provisions governing the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner.
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Allegations of Bias and Irregularities
Opposition leaders have alleged that the Chief Election Commissioner has displayed partisan behaviour and discriminatory decision-making while carrying out his constitutional responsibilities. They claim that certain decisions taken by the Election Commission under his leadership raised concerns about fairness and transparency in the electoral process.
The notice also mentions allegations related to the handling of electoral roll revisions and other election-related decisions that opposition parties argue could potentially affect voter participation and democratic credibility.
Constitutional Process
Under the Constitution of India, the removal of a Chief Election Commissioner follows a process similar to the removal of a Supreme Court judge. The presiding officers of Parliament must first examine and admit the notice. If accepted, a formal inquiry may be initiated.
For the motion to succeed, it must be passed by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament, making the process legally stringent and politically significant.
Political Reactions
Opposition parties have defended the move as a necessary step to protect the independence and integrity of the country’s electoral system. On the other hand, critics have described the initiative as politically motivated and warned that it could deepen institutional confrontations.
The development has set the stage for a heated political debate in Parliament, with the issue likely to dominate discussions in the coming days.
