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Opposition launches second bid to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Rajya Sabha notice
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Nine charges, including electoral fraud, are now cited
Seventy-three opposition members have filed a fresh Rajya Sabha notice seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, their second attempt after an earlier one was rejected. The notice alleges nine grounds ranging from partisan conduct to electoral fraud. The timing is notable as it comes ahead of the West Bengal election results.
- 73 opposition members filed a new Rajya Sabha notice
- It is the second attempt after a prior notice was rejected
- Nine allegations include alleged partisan conduct and electoral fraud
- The push lands ahead of West Bengal election results
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