The INDIA bloc is considering bringing an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), as per the sources. According to sources, the INDIA bloc will begin collecting signatures for the impeachment motion against the CEC from this afternoon.
Why Opposition bringing impeachment motion against CEC?
The Opposition alliance has cited two primary reasons for the unprecedented step:
- The Election Commission is allegedly functioning as the "BJP's B team" by favouring the ruling party in its decisions.
- Opposition leaders have reportedly been threatened and pressured.
On being asked if the Opposition parties are going to bring an impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain said, "If there is a need, we will use all the weapons of democracy under the rules. We have not had any discussions (about impeachment) as of now, but if needed, we can do anything..."
INDIA bloc protests against Election Commission
The Opposition MPs, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Akhilesh Yadav, Abhishek Banerjee, Kanimozhi and others, continued their protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and allegations of 'vote chori' against the BJP and the Election Commission of India in the Parliament premises today.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with the Bihar assembly's Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, began second day of his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar from Aurangabad. Both the Congress and RJD leaders offered prayers at the Dev Surya Mandir.
The 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' kick-started on Sunday from Sasaram. The 16-day yatra aims to protest against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar and alleged 'vote chori'. The rally will culminate in Patna on September 1 after covering more than 1,300 km across over 20 districts in 16 days.
Election Commission on 'vote chori' allegation
The Election Commission on Sunday refuted any claims of vote theft and electoral roll manipulation, while addressing a press conference in the national capital. The Poll body has asked the Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha to submit a signed affidavit or apologise for his allegations.
During the press conference, CEC Gyanesh Kumar emphasised that the Election Commission treats all political parties equally, regardless of their ideological affiliations. "According to the Constitution of India, every citizen who has attained the age of 18 must become a voter. We do not discriminate between any political parties—whether ruling or opposition—because the Election Commission’s primary duty is to uphold the law impartially," stated Kumar.
The CEC explained that the SIR process, which started in Bihar, involves 1.6 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) from various political parties who are working collaboratively to prepare and verify the electoral roll. The process aims to correct errors in voter registration and is a joint effort by voters, booth-level officers, and political parties. A draft list of the electoral roll has been shared with all stakeholders, and verified testimonials and signatures from political parties are part of this effort.
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