CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Continued Presence Sparks Outrage from Congress, BJP Allegations of Collusion

India's Election Commission (EC) has faced intense criticism from Congress and BJP leaders over its handling of the Special Instructions Related to the Implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (SIR). The controversy began after The Indian Express reported a deep divide within the EC over SIR-related decisions taken over the last 10 months.

noting that the centrality of the ECINet software to the electoral roll preparation. Its deletion of eligible voters and illegal override of EROs have not been denied said Jairam Ramesh, Congress MP and communication in-charge. "Nothing has been proposed to substantively address these issues."

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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reiterated her demand for the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Alleging that he has political leanings and questioning how he could conduct fair elections.

said Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan. "has degraded the Election Commission into a body operating in mutual collusion with the BJP".

"His [CEC Gyanesh Kumar] continued presence in office will only further tarnish Indian democracy," added Satheesan. No further evidence is required to prove that Gyanesh Kumar acted as an agent of the BJP. Who subverted democracy on behalf of the BJP.

BJP leaders have also targeted the poll panel, with Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar saying that the concerns raised by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP Rahul Gandhi over alleged "vote theft" turned out to be true.

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As Rahul Gandhi and Kharge Sahab's assertions have proven accurate, Shivakumar acknowledged the need for a fresh approach. With the entire nation now aware of the issue, the former leader proposed a discussion on the country's roadmap. The irregularities during the elections have become increasingly evident, casting a shadow over the electoral process.

"If Form 6 is a statutory form prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, how can an additional mandatory declaration be introduced through an online portal without amending those Rules?" asked Brittas, a BJP leader.