The INDIA bloc marched demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

The entities involved

• Gyanesh Kumar →

  26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (Retd. IAS Officer)

  • Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged misconduct in his official capacity.11:16
  • Gandhi accused Amit Shah and PM Modi of conspiracy and destroying India's vote, while also attacking CEC Gyanesh Kumar over poll body dissent.11:10
• election commission →

  body which oversees elections

  • BJP leaders defend the poll body while Congress criticizes the election process regarding the election commission.11:17
  • The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding petitions concerning the appointment powers of the Election Commission of India, involving Dipankar Datta and Tushar Mehta.11:07

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• Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee demands the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid protests.Sep 25
• The Communist Party of India demands the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.Sep 23
• Demands for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner arose due to the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.Sep 26
• Aam Aadmi Party demands the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.Mon 23:04
• Amitav Ghosh backed the demand for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation as Chief Election Commissioner.Sep 26