Opposition Leaders Initiate Public Impeachment Move Against Election Commissioner

Opposition leaders, including members of parliament, lawyers, and civil society representatives, met at the residence of Mallikarjun Kharge to launch a public impeachment effort against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The group expressed concerns over the Special Intensive Revision exercise, alleging voter disenfranchisement. According to Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury, the opposition pursued this action as a final democratic measure after failing to receive responses from the Election Commission or parliament.

The Election Commission has denied claims of unilateral action, filing an affidavit to confirm that its decisions were reached through unanimous agreement. The Supreme Court is presently evaluating legal petitions that challenge both the revision exercise and the general operations of the commission.

Political observers have noted that the situation raises questions about potential constitutional challenges and the future involvement of opposition parties in upcoming state-level elections.