Opposition’s big attack on Chief Election Commissioner, 200 MPs increased political storm by giving notice of removal

A new controversy has arisen in the country’s politics. A demand has been raised to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. According to sources, more than 200 MPs have signed this proposal. This notice can be presented in the Parliament. The opposition alleges that the Election Commission has not been impartial. That is why this step has been taken. This issue has further heated up the politics of Parliament.

How many MPs supported?

According to sources, 130 MPs of the Lok Sabha have signed the notice, while 63 MPs of the Rajya Sabha have also given their support. According to the rules, a minimum number is required for such a motion. Signatures of at least 100 MPs are required in the Lok Sabha. The support of at least 50 MPs is required in the Rajya Sabha. It is being said that this number was easily crossed. And many MPs also signed later.

Which parties participated?

This notice has got the support of the MPs of the opposition alliance ‘India’. Sources say that the MPs of all the parties of the alliance signed it. Apart from this, the MPs of the Aam Aadmi Party also signed it. Although the party is no longer officially a part of the alliance, still the opposition seems united on this issue. This may further increase the conflict in the Parliament.

What have been the allegations?

In the notice, several serious allegations have been made against the Chief Election Commissioner. It is said that he adopted a partisan attitude while holding his post. He is accused of obstructing the investigation of electoral irregularities. Some of the allegations are related to disenfranchising voters on a large scale. The opposition claims that the work of the Election Commission should be impartial. But recent decisions have raised questions. That is why this proposal has been brought.

Why did the voter list controversy increase?

Controversy has also increased regarding the special intensive revision process of the voter list. The opposition alleges that the ruling party is being benefited by this process. Many leaders said that the names of real voters are being removed from it. There was a big controversy on this issue especially in West Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also raised questions on the Election Commission. She said that the rights of voters should not be played with.

What is the process to remove CEC?

The process of removing the Chief Election Commissioner is very strict. It is considered like impeachment. The same process is also applicable for the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court. This action can be taken only on the basis of proven misconduct or incompetence. This proposal can be presented in any house of the Parliament. But a special majority is necessary to pass it.

What will happen next now?

Now the focus is on which house this proposal will be presented in. If the proposal is presented then there can be a big debate in the Parliament. The conflict between the government and the opposition may further intensify. This issue has already heated up the political atmosphere. Political analysts believe that in the coming days this can become a big constitutional dispute and can create a new stir in the politics of Parliament.