Sachin Pilot alleges CEC Gyanesh Kumar is compromising Election Commission’s independence

Senior Congress figure Sachin Pilot issued a statement accusing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of actions that undermine the Election Commission’s independence. Pilot said the alleged conduct threatens the impartiality that the constitutional body must maintain during the electoral process. The accusation was reported by mid‑day.com, which quoted Pilot’s remarks without providing a detailed response from the Election Commission. No official comment from CEC Gyanesh Kumar has been released as of now. The matter adds to ongoing debates about the autonomy of India’s electoral institutions ahead of upcoming elections.