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Mamata Banerjee says INDIA bloc united, demands immediate removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:16 PM
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Mamata Banerjee asserted that the INDIA alliance remains firmly united and called for the swift removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal and leader of the Trinamool Congress, said the INDIA alliance is "very much united" in a recent statement. She added that the coalition is prepared to take collective action to safeguard democratic processes.
The leader also demanded the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that his conduct has raised questions about the impartiality of the Election Commission. Banerjee said the demand reflects the alliance's concern over the credibility of upcoming electoral exercises.
Her remarks come amid heightened political tension as the opposition bloc prepares for the next general elections. No official response from the Election Commission has been reported yet.
The leader also demanded the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that his conduct has raised questions about the impartiality of the Election Commission. Banerjee said the demand reflects the alliance's concern over the credibility of upcoming electoral exercises.
Her remarks come amid heightened political tension as the opposition bloc prepares for the next general elections. No official response from the Election Commission has been reported yet.