Opposition to Move Fresh Notice for CEC’s Removal; INDIA Bloc Mulls Joint Action
The motion follows reports that Election Commissioners raised at least 14 objections over 10 months to electoral-roll decisions.
- The Opposition, led by Congress, is preparing to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid controversy over voter list revisions and the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
- Momentum for the motion grew after The Indian Express reported Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally raised objections at least 14 times over 10 months to electoral-roll decisions and SIR procedures.
- Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi demanded criminal prosecution for Kumar, alleging he intentionally permitted deletion of around 13 crore names from electoral rolls, stating that interference in the democratic process is "treason."
- The Election Commission rejected suggestions of internal breakdown, maintaining that all SIR decisions were unanimous. Previously, The Lok Sabha Speaker refused a March 12, 2026, notice signed by 130 MPs seeking Kumar's removal.
- Sources indicate the motion will likely be submitted in both Houses by next week. Separately, the CJP demanded Kumar's resignation within 48 hours, warning of nationwide protests.
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The India Bloc is preparing to introduce a fresh impeachment motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The opposition plans to file notices in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Sources say a new draft motion is being prepared, which may include more charges than before.
Opposition to move third motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Opposition parties are planning a third attempt to move a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. This renewed effort follows an Indian Express report highlighting objections from two other Election Commissioners regarding decisions made without their knowledge, particularly concerning voter registration and electoral roll management.
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LatestlyOpposition parties to move impeachment motion notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament: Sources
Opposition parties are set to move an impeachment motion notice against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in both Houses of Parliament, with the Congress reaching out to other opposition parties over the issue, party sources said on Thursday.
Opposition to bring impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar again as SIR row heats up: Sources
The INDIA bloc is preparing a draft of the impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and the notice is likely to be submitted in both houses of Parliament in the next few days.
Opposition parties plan impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament: Congress
Opposition parties plan to file an impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament, with Congress coordinating efforts. The motion is expected to be submitted within two weeks.
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