- 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.
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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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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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Thackeray, Gandhi, and Yadav criticize the CEC regarding his actions.1 source
Thackeray escalates criticism of CEC Kumar, demanding his arrest.1 source
Shiv Sena demands re-polling due to flawed EC decisions, while Thackeray calls for Gyanesh Kumar's dismissal.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
- 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.
- Opposition MPs submitted notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
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Gyanesh Kumar
26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (Retd. IAS Officer)
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Uddhav Thackeray
Indian politician (born 1960)
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election commission
body which oversees elections
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