Opposition Parties Move to Remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
Opposition parties submit fresh notice seeking motion for removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
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On April 24, 2026, Opposition parties in India submitted a notice for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This marks the second attempt to initiate such a motion, with support from 73 Rajya Sabha members across 11 parties, including Congress and Trinamool Congress.
- 01Opposition parties submitted a notice for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- 02This is the second motion of its kind against Gyanesh Kumar.
- 03The notice was signed by 73 members of the Rajya Sabha.
- 04Members from 11 different Opposition parties are involved.
- 05Key figures include Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and TMC’s Sagarika Ghosh.
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On April 24, 2026, Opposition parties in India submitted a fresh notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. This is the second time such a motion has been initiated against him, reflecting ongoing tensions regarding the electoral process. The notice garnered support from 73 Rajya Sabha members representing 11 Opposition parties, including prominent leaders like Jairam Ramesh from the Indian National Congress and Sagarika Ghosh from the Trinamool Congress (TMC). This move signifies the Opposition's continued efforts to challenge the credibility of the electoral commission amidst growing political disputes.
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The motion could affect the functioning of the Election Commission and its role in overseeing fair elections in India.
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