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Opposition calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal after report on Election Commissioners’ dissent
Opposition parties, led by Congress, have demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after a report revealed that the two other Election Commissioners recorded formal dissent on key decisions. The dissenting ECs objected to the centralisation of the poll roll database, 'illegal' changes to Form 6, and the removal of voters in West Bengal and Goa. Congress termed the CEC the 'chief architect of vote chori' and called for a Supreme Court-monitored probe. This raises significant questions about the independence of the Election Commission and the integrity of India's electoral process, making it crucial for exams covering polity, governance, and current affairs.
Exam-ready takeaways
- Two Election Commissioners recorded formal objections against CEC Gyanesh Kumar's decisions on centralisation of poll roll database, changes in Form 6, and voter removal in West Bengal and Goa.
- Congress accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of being the 'chief architect of vote chori' and demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation.
- The dissent pertained to 'illegal' changes in Form 6, which is used for new voter registration, and the removal of voters in West Bengal and Goa.
- The centralisation of the poll roll database was opposed by the ECs, raising concerns about data security and federalism.
- The demand for CEC's removal comes amid broader opposition allegations of Election Commission bias and electoral malpractice.
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