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Indian opposition efforts to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Overview

Opposition leaders in India, led by Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee, have initiated a movement to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The push follows controversies involving the Election Commission of India and allegations regarding the Special Inquiry Report. Additionally, concerns were raised by Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Roy regarding the removal of approximately 9 million names from voter lists.

In response to these efforts, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that any formal notice submitted by the opposition to remove the CEC would be handled according to parliamentary procedures. Birla noted that the removal process is similar to that of a Supreme Court judge, requiring proof of misbehaviour or incapacity. To initiate such a motion, a notice must be signed by at least 100 members in the Lok Sabha or 50 members in the Rajya Sabha, after which an investigative committee is typically formed.

Entities

Gyanesh Kumar · Election Commission of India · Om Birla · Trinamool Congress · Lok Sabha

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Om Birla addresses potential notice to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

    Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said parliamentary procedures will be followed if the opposition moves to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Mamata Banerjee leads opposition push to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

    TMC MP Sougata Roy says Mamata Banerjee is initiating opposition unity to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid ECI controversies.

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · ibc24.in · prabhatkhabar.com · punjabkesari.com · samacharnama.com · tv9hindi.com