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Congress Working Committee meets to strategize against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) held a high-level meeting in New Delhi to strategize against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the central government. Chaired by Mallikarjun Kharge, the meeting included senior leaders such as Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
The party is demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that he is acting under the influence of the ruling BJP. Congress leaders have raised serious concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, including alleged irregularities in voter list additions and deletions, changes to Form 6 for new voter enrollment, and centralized control over the electoral database.
Some party members, including West Bengal in-charge Deepak Joshi, have characterized the CEC's actions as treasonous. Meanwhile, the opposition INDIA Bloc is expected to coordinate a joint strategy, potentially including a parliamentary notice for the CEC's removal.
The Election Commission has defended its processes, stating that internal differences and differing views among commissioners are a normal part of institutional deliberations and that all orders follow statutory procedures.
Entities
Congress Working Committee · Election Commission of India · Gyanesh Kumar · INDIA bloc · Indian National Congress · Mallikarjun Kharge · Rahul Gandhi
Claims
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar stated that the removal of Gyanesh Kumar is extremely necessary.
- [● 3 SOURCES] West Bengal Congress in-charge Deepak Joshi characterized the actions of the CEC as falling under the category of treason. navbharatlive.com · navabharat.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Election Commissioners have exposed the internal workings of the Election Commission by raising concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. www.millenniumpost.in · www.siasat.com · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Congress party is demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. navbharatlive.com · navabharat.com · www.millenniumpost.in · www.siasat.com · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Election Commission clarified that letters from Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi pertained to an officer on deputation rather than policy matters. www.millenniumpost.in · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The party alleges irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and changes to Form 6. navbharatlive.com · www.millenniumpost.in · www.siasat.com · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Election Commission stated that differing views and observations are a normal part of institutional deliberations. www.millenniumpost.in · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The opposition INDIA Bloc is expected to meet to discuss a joint strategy and may file a notice for the removal of the CEC in Parliament. www.millenniumpost.in · www.deccanchronicle.com