The Opposition parties have decided to again move a motion seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal in Parliament. This comes after the Opposition defeated the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which sought to redistribute Lok Sabha seats on the basis of the 2011 Census to expedite the implementation of women’s reservation.
On March 12, as many as 63 Rajya Sabha members and 130 Lok Sabha members had moved a motion seeking Mr. Kumar’s removal as CEC. This was rejected by the chairs of both Houses on April 6.
Opposition failed to provide proof, say presiding officers on CEC removal plea
More signatories likely
According to sources, the Opposition will be drafting a fresh motion listing new charges against Mr. Kumar. Riding high on their victory in Lok Sabha on the Constitution Amendment Bill, the Opposition hopes to increase the total number of signatories this time around. The new notice is expected to be moved by next week.
