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P Chidambaram Says Chief Election Commissioner Should Resign Amid SIR Controversy
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🗓 04 Oct 2026, 11:16 AM
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Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram urged the Chief Election Commissioner to step down, calling it the wisest course of action in the ongoing SIR row.
Former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram publicly stated that the most prudent step for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) would be to resign, referencing the current controversy surrounding the SIR issue.
Chidambaram's comment came as the SIR row intensified, with critics questioning the CEC's handling of the matter. While he did not elaborate on specific allegations, his remarks underscore growing political pressure on the election authority.
The former minister’s call adds to the debate over the independence and credibility of the Election Commission, an institution whose members are appointed by the President and expected to function without partisan influence.
Chidambaram's comment came as the SIR row intensified, with critics questioning the CEC's handling of the matter. While he did not elaborate on specific allegations, his remarks underscore growing political pressure on the election authority.
The former minister’s call adds to the debate over the independence and credibility of the Election Commission, an institution whose members are appointed by the President and expected to function without partisan influence.