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Amid 'vote theft' allegations, Opposition likely to bring impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar - The Statesman
The INDIA bloc plans impeachment over allegations of vote manipulation, with opposition citing over 100,000 disputed votes, while removal requires a two-thirds parliamentary majority.
- On August 18, 2025, the INDIA bloc opposition parties are considering an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during Parliament's monsoon session, sources said.
- Amid protests, Rahul Gandhi’s 'vote chori' allegations in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Haryana have intensified opposition efforts against the Election Commission.
- Reports indicate signature gathering for the impeachment motion will kick off Monday afternoon, requiring at least 50 MPs to sign in favor.
- Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain said no impeachment talks have taken place so far but is ready to use all democratic tools if needed.
- Under Article 324 of the Constitution, removing the CEC requires a two-thirds majority—about 364 votes in the Lok Sabha and 160 in the Rajya Sabha—currently lacking opposition support.
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INDIA bloc mulls impeachment notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
New Delhi: Opposition INDIA Bloc leaders met here on Monday to consider moving an impeachment notice against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as it stepped up it protests over voter roll revision in Bihar and alleged “vote theft.” Several Opposition leaders met in the chamber of Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and held discussions on how the CEC on Sunday addressed a press conference without answering any of the q…
According to sources, an impeachment motion can be brought against the Chief Election Commissioner. According to opposition sources, this was discussed in the India Block meeting. The opposition's displeasure towards the Election Commission continues. This displeasure started after SIR in Bihar.
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