Opposition Plans Second Bid for CEC Removal

Opposition parties are gearing up for another attempt to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, according to insider sources. Strategies are underway to draft a new notice with the backing of leading MPs from key parties, such as Congress and DMK. However, procedural details remain under wraps.

The fresh push comes after the recent defeat of a constitutional amendment in Lok Sabha. Opposition leaders are rallying support, aiming for at least 200 MP signatures to lend weight to their cause. This strategy underscores their belief that previous support was underestimated.

Earlier allegations against CEC Kumar included accusations of a lack of independence and alleged alignment with the executive, but these claims were rejected by parliamentary leaders. They argued such charges didn't meet the essential criteria for proven misbehavior, instead suggesting the grievances were either speculative or politically motivated.

(With inputs from agencies.)