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TMC revives impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over internal dissent
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🗓 23 Sep 2026, 09:37 PM
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The All India Trinamool Congress has re‑filed a motion to impeach Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar, citing reports of dissent within the commission.
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has revived its demand to impeach Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after reports emerged of internal dissent among election officials. The party’s leadership said the allegations of disagreement within the commission undermine its impartiality and warrant parliamentary scrutiny.
TMC officials submitted a fresh impeachment motion in the Lok Sabha, reiterating concerns raised in earlier petitions. Under the Constitution, the removal of a CEC requires a special majority in both houses of Parliament, a process that can be triggered by a motion from any member.
The party has not disclosed specific instances of the alleged dissent, but it urged the government to investigate the matter promptly. No official response from the Election Commission or the central government has been recorded at the time of reporting.
Political analysts note that the move comes as the commission prepares for upcoming state elections, heightening the stakes for all parties involved.
TMC officials submitted a fresh impeachment motion in the Lok Sabha, reiterating concerns raised in earlier petitions. Under the Constitution, the removal of a CEC requires a special majority in both houses of Parliament, a process that can be triggered by a motion from any member.
The party has not disclosed specific instances of the alleged dissent, but it urged the government to investigate the matter promptly. No official response from the Election Commission or the central government has been recorded at the time of reporting.
Political analysts note that the move comes as the commission prepares for upcoming state elections, heightening the stakes for all parties involved.