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Nagaland Congress Calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation Over SIR
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 07:02 PM
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The Nagaland branch of the Indian National Congress has formally demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing concerns related to the SIR.
The Nagaland unit of the Indian National Congress submitted a written demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the SIR issue undermines the credibility of the election machinery. The party’s statement said the matter requires immediate attention and that the CEC’s continued tenure could affect upcoming electoral processes in the state.
Congress leaders in Nagaland emphasized that the integrity of the Election Commission is vital for free and fair polls, and they urged the central government to act swiftly. No detailed explanation of the SIR allegation was provided in the demand, but the party stressed that transparency is essential.
As of now, the Election Commission has not issued a public response to the demand. Observers note that any resignation of a sitting CEC would be unprecedented and could trigger a constitutional process involving the President and the Supreme Court. The situation remains under close watch as the next state elections approach.
Congress leaders in Nagaland emphasized that the integrity of the Election Commission is vital for free and fair polls, and they urged the central government to act swiftly. No detailed explanation of the SIR allegation was provided in the demand, but the party stressed that transparency is essential.
As of now, the Election Commission has not issued a public response to the demand. Observers note that any resignation of a sitting CEC would be unprecedented and could trigger a constitutional process involving the President and the Supreme Court. The situation remains under close watch as the next state elections approach.