New Delhi: Congress chief Jairam Ramesh mentioned on Friday that 73 opposition Rajya Sabha MPs have submitted a recent discover to the Rajya Sabha secretariat looking for the removing of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
In a put up on X, Ramesh mentioned the discover signed by 73 MPs looking for the removing of the CEC on the bottom of “confirmed irregularities” was moved below Article 324(5) learn with Article 124(4) of the Structure, Article 11(2) of the Chief Election Commissioner and Different Electoral Commissioners (Appointment, Circumstances of Service and Time period of Workplace) Act, 2023 and the bench. (Investigation) Act 1968.
He mentioned 9 particular expenses in opposition to the CEC had been documented intimately in a discover filed by opposition members.
“73 opposition members from Rajya Sabha have simply submitted a recent discover of movement to the final secretary to handle the President of India praying for the removing of Chief Election Commissioner of India Ganesh Kumar on the bottom of confirmed irregularities of acts and omissions dedicated after March 15, 2026,” Ramesh mentioned.
He added that the costs “can’t be denied or glossed over”, including: “His continued appointment is an assault on the Structure. It’s an absolute shame that he continues to serve in workplace to do the bidding of the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of the UK.”
Earlier in March, an analogous discover was filed below Article 324(5) of the Structure of India, below Part 11(2) of the Chief Election Commissioner and Different Election Commissioners (Appointment, Circumstances of Service and Time period) Act, 2023, and below Sections 124(4) and 11(2) of the Judges (Investigation) Act, 1968 to take away Mr. Gyanesh Kumar. The notification was submitted to the Lok Sabha Speaker.
On March 13, Trinamool Congress (TMC) members additionally submitted notices in each the Homes of Parliament looking for the removing of CEC Kumar.
Nevertheless, on April 6, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla rejected a discover of impeachment movement filed by opposition members looking for CEC Kumar’s removing from workplace.
Parliament Home reported that the Speaker refused to approve the movement after due consideration.
“After due consideration of the Movement Discover and cautious and goal analysis of all related elements and points contained therein, the Lok Sabha Speaker, in train of the powers vested below Part 3 of the Judges (Accidents) Act, 1968, has refused to entertain the mentioned Movement Discover,” it mentioned.
The transfer by the opposition events got here a day after polls had been held within the 234-member Tamil Nadu meeting and the primary section of voting concluded in Bengal. Voting in remaining 142 constituencies in West Bengal is scheduled for April 29 and counting of votes will likely be held on Might 4 (ANI)
