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Kerala Assembly passes resolution to remove Chief Election Commissioner
The Kerala Legislative Assembly has passed a historic resolution seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The motion, moved by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, marks the first time a state assembly in India has taken such a step against a CEC.
The resolution cites serious concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. It alleges that the process involved technical manipulations and irregularities that resulted in the wrongful removal of eligible voters, including minorities, migrant workers, and young voters. Specifically, the resolution claims that software used during the revision bypassed the authority of Electoral Registration Officers and that Form 6 was amended in violation of existing rules.
The assembly presented three primary demands: the immediate restoration of voting rights to those improperly excluded, the initiation of formal proceedings to remove Gyanesh Kumar due to concerns over institutional impartiality, and a reform of the selection committee for Election Commissioners. The proposed new panel would include the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India.
The resolution was supported by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) but faced opposition from three BJP MLAs, who questioned its legality and argued that the matter should not be addressed while sub judice.
Entities
Bharatiya Janata Party · Election Commission of India · Gyanesh Kumar · Kerala Legislative Assembly · Left Democratic Front · V. D. Satheesan
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The resolution alleges that eligible voters, including minorities and migrant workers, were removed from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) without notice. desitalkchicago.com · www.newindianexpress.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.thenewsminute.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Three BJP members opposed the resolution. desitalkchicago.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.thenewsminute.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The resolution alleges that software used during the revision process bypassed the powers of Electoral Registration Officers. desitalkchicago.com · www.newindianexpress.com · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has decided to support the resolution. navabharat.com · www.newindianexpress.com · www.thenewsminute.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The resolution seeks to include the Chief Justice of India in the panel responsible for selecting Election Commissioners. desitalkchicago.com · www.newindianexpress.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.thenewsminute.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Kerala Chief Minister will move a resolution under Rule 118 to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. desitalkchicago.com · navabharat.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The resolution claims Form 6 was amended in a manner contrary to existing rules. desitalkchicago.com · www.deccanchronicle.com