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CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Why India's Election Commission is in the eye of a storm - again
✍️ BBC
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:35 PM
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar finds the Election Commission of India under renewed scrutiny amid fresh controversies.
India's Election Commission, now headed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, is once again facing intense public and political scrutiny. The institution, tasked with conducting the world's largest democratic exercise, has repeatedly found itself at the centre of debates over its functioning and credibility.
According to a BBC report, the latest phase of controversy marks yet another moment when the Commission's decisions and processes have drawn widespread attention. Observers note that questions surrounding the poll body's independence and transparency have surfaced periodically over the years.
With CEC Gyanesh Kumar at the helm, the focus has returned to how the Commission navigates allegations and maintains public trust in the electoral system. The renewed storm underscores the persistent challenges facing India's electoral watchdog.
According to a BBC report, the latest phase of controversy marks yet another moment when the Commission's decisions and processes have drawn widespread attention. Observers note that questions surrounding the poll body's independence and transparency have surfaced periodically over the years.
With CEC Gyanesh Kumar at the helm, the focus has returned to how the Commission navigates allegations and maintains public trust in the electoral system. The renewed storm underscores the persistent challenges facing India's electoral watchdog.