Kejriwal Demands Arrest of Gyanesh Kumar Amid Election Commission Rift

Delhi Chief Minister Demands Cancellation of Recent Elections Amid Allegations of Election Commission Mismanagement.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called for the cancellation of recent elections in the country. Citing allegations of mismanagement by the Election Commission of India. The demand comes after a report by The Indian Express revealed that two out of three Election Commissioners had complained about being kept in the dark.

Adding new voters, and deleting names from voter lists.

According to the report, Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had expressed concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability in the Election Commission's functioning. They described the process of adding new voters as "unauthorised and illegal" and alleged that the entire process had not been officially approved by the Commission.

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Kejriwal has also accused the Election Commission of running the country's electoral process without proper oversight. With one individual, Gyanesh Kumar, allegedly holding significant sway over the Commission's decisions. The former Chief Minister has demanded that Kumar be held accountable for his actions.

West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh have been among the states that have raised concerns over the Election Commission's handling of voter rolls. The Press Trust reported that the Election Commission's Voter Registration System (SIR) had been used to manipulate voter rolls, leading to widespread outrage.

The situation has sparked a heated debate about the role of the Election Commission and the need for greater accountability and oversight. The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, has been at the center of the controversy, with many questioning his authority to make decisions without proper oversight.

According to sources, the Election Commission is headed by the First Among Equals, who chairs the meetings and presides over the Commission's decisions. The Cabinet Secretary is also involved in the process. However, it is unclear what role they play in the day-to-day functioning of the Commission.

The allegations have raised questions about the Election Commission's ability to perform its duties effectively. The situation has also sparked concerns over the centralization of voter database access in Delhi, a move that would bypass state officials.

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The Indian Express investigation found that the Election Commission had warned against the centralization of voter database access in Delhi. Citing concerns over the lack of transparency and accountability. The investigation also revealed that the Election Commission had faced 14 objections from Election Commissioners in the past 10 months.

This highlights the need for greater oversight and accountability.

The future of the recent elections and the role of the Election Commission in the country's electoral process remain uncertain. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the integrity of India's electoral process is at stake.

With the September 23, 2026, elections just around the corner, the country is holding its breath, waiting to see how the situation will play out.