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Opposition Demands Impeachment and Arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Safeguard Democracy
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 06:01 AM
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Opposition parties issued a joint statement calling for the impeachment and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying it is essential to protect democracy.
Opposition parties released a joint statement demanding the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, arguing that his conduct endangers democratic processes.
The statement also called for his immediate arrest and urged the President and the Supreme Court to intervene to preserve electoral integrity.
The demand follows recent controversies surrounding the Election Commission's functioning, which opposition leaders say have undermined public confidence.
Opposition leaders emphasized that the move is intended to safeguard upcoming elections and ensure a level playing field for all political participants.
As of now, neither the Election Commission nor the central government has issued an official response to the opposition's call.
The statement also called for his immediate arrest and urged the President and the Supreme Court to intervene to preserve electoral integrity.
The demand follows recent controversies surrounding the Election Commission's functioning, which opposition leaders say have undermined public confidence.
Opposition leaders emphasized that the move is intended to safeguard upcoming elections and ensure a level playing field for all political participants.
As of now, neither the Election Commission nor the central government has issued an official response to the opposition's call.