Punjab Assembly: Congress Introduces Resolution Against SIR and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Debate Begins

The Punjab Assembly convened its second session today, during which the opposition Congress party presented a resolution against the State Information Commissioner (SIR) and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The resolution calls for a thorough review of the conduct and decisions of both officials, alleging lapses in transparency and accountability. Members of the ruling party responded by defending the officials’ actions and demanding that the resolution be withdrawn. The debate, which lasted several hours, highlighted the growing tensions between the legislature and the executive over electoral and information governance. The resolution was tabled with the intention of prompting a formal inquiry into the officials’ performance.