Calls for CEC Impeachment Following Disputes Over Election Commission Decisions
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What happened
Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected to several decisions made by the poll panel without their knowledge, according to reports. The two commissioners recorded objections at least 14 times over the past 10 months regarding issues such as voter registration, deletion, and changes to Form 6. The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, confirmed that commissioners are included in the Election Commission's decision-making body.
Why it matters
The objections have led to a renewed push by the Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, to introduce a fresh impeachment motion in the Rajya Sabha against Gyanesh Kumar. This move seeks his removal from the office of Chief Election Commissioner on the grounds of 'proved misbehaviour.'
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Who's involved
- Gyanesh KumarChief Election Commissioner of India, leading the operational functions of the Election Commission.
- Vivek JoshiElection Commissioner whose objections were recorded regarding poll panel decisions.
- Sukhbir SinghElection Commissioner whose objections were recorded regarding poll panel decisions.
- election commissionThe body responsible for overseeing elections in India.
- Rajya SabhaUpper house of the Indian Legislature where the impeachment motion is being sought.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces impeachment debate in Parliament and a petition in the Supreme Court.1 source
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has confirmed that commissioners are included in its decision-making body.Sub-event
Political figures in the Rajya Sabha challenged the Election Commission's decisions and called for the CEC's impeachment.1 source
Commissioners objected to decisions made without knowledge and raised concerns over the IT system.1 source
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The entities involved
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Gyanesh Kumar
26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (Retd. IAS Officer)
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Vivek Joshi
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Sukhbir Singh
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