Calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged misconduct
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Updated oct 9
The latest in this situation
- Bloc seeks representation concerning the Election Commission's operations.
- Congress seeks appointment with CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid political activity in New Delhi.
- Protests are underway against the government over alleged undermining of citizens' voting rights.
- CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces calls for resignation due to Home Department probe into 2006 allegations.
- Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged misconduct in his official capacity.
How it started
The Congress party made allegations against CEC Gyanesh Kumar regarding ECI's handling of Bihar elections, noting challenges near Bangladesh border states.
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What happened
The Congress party made allegations against CEC Gyanesh Kumar regarding ECI's handling of Bihar elections, noting challenges near Bangladesh border states.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Congress seeks appointment with CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid political activity in New Delhi.1 source
- Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged misconduct in his official capacity.Sub-event
Congress raises concerns over ECI's handling of Bihar elections and border state challenges near Bangladesh.1 source
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The entities involved
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Indian National Congress
centrist-liberal political party in India
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election commission
body which oversees elections
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Gyanesh Kumar
26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (Retd. IAS Officer)
Related events
- Congress protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging the Election Commission is stalling voter registration.
- Gyanesh Kumar serves as the Chief Election Commissioner while the ECI handles elections in Karnataka, facing allegations of being a puppet for the ruling party.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party is the ruling party in India, led by Modi, with Gyanesh Kumar serving as Chief Election Commissioner.
- Congress accuses the Election Commission of systematically excluding voters through the SIR process in Delhi, holding government officials accountable.
- Opposition bloc and Congress held protests in Delhi and Bengaluru against the Election Commission.