Asia • 2026-04-24 11:20

Opposition MPs Move Motion Seeking Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

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  • Category: Asia
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-04-24 11:20 UTC
  • Sources: The Hindu

73 Rajya Sabha MPs filed a fresh motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of acting in a partisan manner. Reuters reports this is the third such motion against the CEC, while The Hindu mentions it is a fresh notice.

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