CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s chair in danger? Opposition is bringing no-confidence motion, there will be a stir in the Election Commission – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: A very shocking news is coming out from the corridors of Indian politics. Opposition alliance ‘INDIA’ now Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar Is fully prepared to open a front against. According to sources, opposition parties are against the top leadership of the Election Commission. No-Confidence Motion We are exploring the legal and political possibilities of bringing it. If this happens, it will be a major event in the democratic history of the country.

Why did the Chief Election Commissioner come under target?

Opposition parties allege that the role of the Chief Election Commissioner in the recent developments and electoral processes has not been impartial. The opposition has raised several serious issues:

EVM and VVPAT controversy: The opposition claims that the Commission did not give satisfactory answers to their questions on the transparency of the machines.

Allegation of bias: CEC is also under attack from the opposition for not taking action against hate speech and violation of code of conduct in election rallies.

Constitutional dignity: Opposition leaders say that the dignity of an independent institution like the Election Commission is at stake.

Is it that easy to remove CEC? (constitutional process)

According to the Constitution of India, removal of the Chief Election Commissioner is not a simple process. For this the same process has to be adopted which Supreme Court judge To remove:

Motion in Parliament: A motion like impeachment will have to be brought in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.

Special Majority: in both houses of parliament Two-thirds (2/3) majority It is mandatory to pass it.

Presidential Approval: The President can relieve him from office only after it is passed by the Parliament.

The battle between the government and the opposition

While the opposition is calling it a ‘fight to save democracy’, the ruling party has termed it a ‘conspiracy to weaken constitutional institutions’. Political analysts believe that even though the opposition has less numerical strength, this step is a big strategy to create psychological pressure on the government.