India's Supreme Court is hearing a petition challenging the law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners and the Chief Election Commissioner, with justices questioning the lack of parliamentary debate on the matter.
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Seventy-three Opposition Members of Parliament in India have signed a new notice to initiate proceedings for the removal of Gyanesh Kumar, the current Chief Election Commissioner. This marks a fresh attempt by the opposition to challenge the head of the country's election body.
A senior observer was removed from a high-level election review meeting after a heated exchange with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with the EC citing professional incompetence.
India's Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of partisanship and corruption, alleging their delegation was abruptly dismissed during a meeting and that the EC ignored previous letters.
Charges against India's Chief Election Commissioner are deemed relevant for political debate but do not meet the criteria for removal, while educational resources also highlight the provisions for such removal.
AAP leaders have stated that Raghav Chadha was hesitant to support an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner, with Chadha questioning why he is being blamed for not signing the notice.
The opposition has filed a 10-page notice in both Houses of Parliament seeking the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). The notice cites the CEC's public remarks against Rahul Gandhi, concerns over the appointment process, and alleged voter roll manipulation in Karnataka.
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Asserting that no eligible voter’s name would be removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has said the EC’s priority was to ensure free, fair and…
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) held a briefing on the Bengal elections, addressing the lack of clarity regarding voters in limbo and issuing a warning against partisan conduct.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reviewed preparedness for the upcoming Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar interacting with political party representatives.
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A political showdown has erupted between an election body and the Trinamool Congress in India. A Trinamool delegation met with the Chief Election Commissioner, presenting nine letters from Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
TMC's O'Brien expressed frustration over the lack of progress on a motion against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), describing the situation as "match-fixing in broad daylight."
An impeachment notice has been filed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, prompting discussions and analysis of Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.
The Chief Election Commissioner of Bangladesh stated that a decision on the Awami League's registration will be made after receiving a government ban order.
Opposition parties in India have submitted notices seeking a motion for the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) to both houses of Parliament, indicating a significant political challenge.
Over 180 Members of Parliament, led by the TMC, have signed notices for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with copies to be submitted in both houses of Parliament.
Opposition parties, led by the Trinamool Congress, are planning an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner over alleged irregularities in West Bengal's electoral roll revision.
Experts, including former Election Commission members and Supreme Court judges, have called for a broad-based and transparent appointment process for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs).
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has stated that the Election Commission of India aims to ensure Bengal polls are free from violence and intimidation, emphasizing the goal to ensure all genuine voters can exercise their right while preventing ineligible voters from being included.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Friday triggered a political controversy after saying he would have "cut the finger" of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had the latter not been holding the constitutional post.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) would be strictly implemented in Tamil Nadu to prevent poll inducements, noting the state's 'SIR' initiative as a model for the country.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar met with officials to review election arrangements in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu, emphasizing strict measures against electoral malpractice for upcoming polls.
India's opposition parties have submitted a fresh notice in the Rajya Sabha, seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This action marks a renewed effort by the opposition to oust the top election official.
An Indian bureaucrat appointed as an election observer for Cooch Behar South was sent back after failing to answer questions about poll booth enumeration during a meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner.
The Trinamool Congress claimed that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar instructed its representatives to 'get lost' at the conclusion of a seven-minute meeting, with Derek O'Brien also accused of shouting.
A motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was rejected due to a lack of credible material disclosing a prima facie case and the high constitutional bar for such action.
A police case has been registered in Kerala against an AI-generated video depicting Prime Minister Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with the platform X also facing an FIR for its potential to mislead and cause riots.
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) stated that a decision regarding the registration of the Awami League will be made after official notification is received, following an update on the ban of the party's political activities.
In an unprecedented move, INDIA bloc MPs have submitted a formal notice in both Houses of Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Opposition MPs have submitted notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament, with reports indicating over 120 Lok Sabha and 60 Rajya Sabha lawmakers have signed the motion, detailing the charges against him.
The opposition in India plans to submit a notice to Parliament this week to initiate a motion for the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
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The Chief Election Commissioner warned that strict action would be taken against officials if any lapses are found during the West Bengal assembly polls, following a series of review meetings with political parties and state agencies.
India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has affirmed the Election Commission's commitment to ensuring peaceful and violence-free elections in Bengal.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar arrived in Kolkata to hold meetings over the next two days with representatives of eight recognized political parties to discuss election preparedness.
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee sparked controversy by stating he would have 'cut the finger' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar if not for his constitutional post.
The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, announced that a decision on whether the Tamil Nadu polls will be held in a single phase is expected shortly, following a review meeting.
A delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will visit Puducherry on Wednesday to review preparations for the upcoming Assembly polls, meeting with political parties and officials.