Opposition Unites: Fresh Move Seeks CEC's Removal
Opposition parties submitted a motion in the Rajya Sabha for removing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Accusing bias, they claim he ignored complaints regarding Modi's conduct before elections. Signed by 73 MPs, the notice arises after similar rejections in Parliament, marking the first such move against a CEC.
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In a significant political development, opposition parties have submitted a new motion in the Rajya Sabha demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Sources reveal this move comes amid allegations of 'partisan asymmetry' in enforcing the Model Code of Conduct.
The opposition argues that the Chief Election Commissioner did not address complaints about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation before key assembly elections. Despite presenting 73 Rajya Sabha MP signatures, surpassing the required 50, earlier similar notices were rejected.
This unprecedented action reflects growing discontent among opposition factions including the Congress, TMC, and others, as they claim a failure to maintain constitutional integrity and independence. The Rajya Sabha will now deliberate on this significant issue.
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