- Allegations regarding the election process and the Chief Election Commissioner were raised in the Supreme Court and Rajya Sabha.
- CEC Gyanesh Kumar's actions are scrutinized by Rajya Sabha MPs, leading to demands for his suspension and calls for fresh elections.
A petition has been filed concerning alleged violations of statutory duties related to the Chief Election Commissioner's role in the election process in West Bengal.
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A petition has been filed concerning alleged violations of statutory duties related to the Chief Election Commissioner's role in the election process in West Bengal.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Gyanesh Kumar's orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedure in West Bengal were challenged in the Supreme Court.Sub-event
Petition filed regarding alleged violations of statutory duties concerning the CEC's role in the election process in West Bengal.1 source
Commission faces calls for resignation and arrest amid election irregularity allegations in West Bengal.1 source
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar's actions are scrutinized by Rajya Sabha MPs, leading to demands for his suspension and calls for fresh elections.Also in this story
- Multiple individuals, including Vivek Joshi and Sukhbir Singh, have filed objections and complaints against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
- Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray demands the arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alongside other figures complaining about his unilateral decisions regarding the Election Commission.
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Gyanesh Kumar
26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (Retd. IAS Officer)
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supreme court
highest court in a jurisdiction
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West Bengal
Indian state
Related events
- A petition has been filed concerning police action that took place in central Delhi.
- The election commission is currently overseeing election disputes in the state of West Bengal.
- Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury filed a plea regarding the SIR exercise in West Bengal, prompting the Supreme Court to seek appeal details from the Election Commission.
- Roll revisions affecting Delhi voters are being scrutinized against constitutional principles, stemming from discrepancies in West Bengal.
- Judicial pressure is being applied regarding appointments related to the Census 2027 in West Bengal.