New Delhi: Opposition parties are reportedly considering bringing an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, amid escalating tensions over allegations of “vote theft” in Bihar’s electoral roll revision.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain said the party was prepared to use all constitutional and democratic options available. “If there is a need, we will use all the weapons of democracy under the rules. We have not had any discussions (about impeachment) as of now, but if needed, we can do anything,” Hussain was quoted as saying.
The reports come a day after CEC Gyanesh Kumar strongly rebutted allegations made by Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who accused the Election Commission of manipulating voter lists in collusion with the BJP.
Kumar dismissed the charges as an “insult to the Constitution of India”, insisting that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar was being conducted transparently with the participation of all political parties.
The poll body chief also demanded that Gandhi either provide evidence in the form of a signed affidavit or issue an apology to the nation for his remarks.
