SIR Row: Opposition Seeks CEC's Removal, SC Scrutiny of Election Commission

CEC Gyanesh Kumar Must Go; Halt SIR and Order Independent Probe: CPI(M) MP V Sivadasan

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Communist Party of India (Marxist) Rajya Sabha MP V Sivadasan on Wednesday demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, an immediate halt to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and an independent, time-bound inquiry into the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI). India News | CEC Gyanesh Kumar Must Go; Halt SIR and Order Indep…

Opposition Targets Election Commission, BJP Hits Back As Political Face-Off Escalates

A major political confrontation has erupted between the opposition and the ruling party over allegations concerning the Election Commission. The opposition has intensified its offensive, planning street protests and legal action while questioning the independence of the poll panel. In response, the Bharatiya Janata Party has defended the democratic functioning of the institution and dismissed the accusations. With party wings holding demonstrati…

SIR row: Opposition seeks CEC's removal, SC scrutiny of Election Commission

Opposition parties in India are expressing deep concerns regarding the integrity of the Election Commission's processes. Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP have called for immediate action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Allegations claim significant voter deletions occurred during a nationwide update of the electoral rolls. Leaders are urging the Supreme Court to investigate these allegations and consider sacking the CEC.

Abhishek Banerjee seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, court-monitored probe into poll panel

TMC leader cites report of EC members objecting 14 times to SIR-related decisions, alleges concerns over electoral-roll revision were ignored

TN: Stalin seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal over electoral roll allegations

Chennai, Sept 23 (IANS) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President M.K. Stalin on Wednesday demanded the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that two fellow Election Commissioners had […]