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CJP Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation in 48 Hours, Threatens Jantar Mantar Protest
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:58 PM
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The Chief Justice of India has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of undermining voter rights and launched the 'Election Commission Thik Karo' campaign, demanding his resignation within 48 hours.
In a significant political development, the Chief Justice of India (CJP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his immediate resignation. The CJP has accused the CEC of undermining voter rights, raising serious concerns about the functioning of the Election Commission.
The CJP has also launched a campaign titled 'Election Commission Thik Karo' to highlight alleged irregularities and push for electoral reforms. The campaign aims to mobilize public opinion against what is being described as a weakening of democratic processes.
If the CEC fails to resign within the stipulated 48-hour period, the CJP has warned of a large-scale protest at Jantar Mantar, referred to as 'Jantar Mantar 2.0'. The threat signals a potential escalation in the confrontation between the judiciary and the electoral body.
The development has drawn attention to the ongoing debate over the independence and accountability of the Election Commission. The CJP's direct intervention marks an unusual and assertive stance on electoral governance.
The CJP has also launched a campaign titled 'Election Commission Thik Karo' to highlight alleged irregularities and push for electoral reforms. The campaign aims to mobilize public opinion against what is being described as a weakening of democratic processes.
If the CEC fails to resign within the stipulated 48-hour period, the CJP has warned of a large-scale protest at Jantar Mantar, referred to as 'Jantar Mantar 2.0'. The threat signals a potential escalation in the confrontation between the judiciary and the electoral body.
The development has drawn attention to the ongoing debate over the independence and accountability of the Election Commission. The CJP's direct intervention marks an unusual and assertive stance on electoral governance.