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Tejashwi Yadav Calls for Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Over Alleged BJP Bias
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 07:01 PM
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Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar step down, alleging the Election Commission is acting on BJP directives.
In a session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav raised serious concerns about the conduct of the ongoing electoral process. He questioned the impartiality of the Election Commission and suggested that its actions were favouring a particular political party.
Yadav specifically demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, stating that the commission was operating under the influence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The call was made without presenting any formal evidence, but it underscored growing mistrust among opposition ranks.
The Election Commission has not issued an immediate response to the demand, and no official statement from Commissioner Kumar has been reported. Analysts note that such accusations could intensify political tensions ahead of upcoming elections in the state.
If the demand gains traction, it may prompt a broader debate on the independence of constitutional bodies in India, especially during a politically charged election cycle.
Yadav specifically demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, stating that the commission was operating under the influence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The call was made without presenting any formal evidence, but it underscored growing mistrust among opposition ranks.
The Election Commission has not issued an immediate response to the demand, and no official statement from Commissioner Kumar has been reported. Analysts note that such accusations could intensify political tensions ahead of upcoming elections in the state.
If the demand gains traction, it may prompt a broader debate on the independence of constitutional bodies in India, especially during a politically charged election cycle.