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BRS Demands Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Resign
The BRS party wants India’s Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, to resign.
The party says some eligible voters may have been removed from voter lists during a process called SIR.
K.T. Rama Rao said every citizen should be able to vote.
He also asked the Supreme Court to look into the alleged problems and have an independent judge lead an investigation.
T. Harish Rao said the Election Commission should be fair and trusted.
He argued that eligible voters should not lose their voting rights without a proper reason.
The BRS says protecting democracy and voters is more important than protecting one person’s job.
The BRS called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged irregularities in the SIR process.
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao said no citizen should be deprived of the right to vote.
Rama Rao urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu notice and order an independent investigation led by a judge.
T. Harish Rao said the Election Commission must be impartial and protect eligible voters from arbitrary removal.
Harish Rao cited constitutional provisions and the Representation of the People Acts in support of an inclusive electoral system.
- Who
- The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), including K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao, called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
- What
- The BRS demanded Kumar’s resignation and called for an independent investigation into alleged irregularities in the SIR process.
- Where
- Hyderabad, where the BRS statement was reported.
- When
- Why
- The BRS alleges that eligible voters have been removed from electoral rolls and says the electoral system must protect voting rights and public confidence.
BRS
Chief Election Commissioner
SIR and voter removals
BRS
The BRS alleges eligible voters are being removed from electoral rolls under the SIR process and calls for an independent investigation.
Chief Election Commissioner
The article does not provide a response from Gyanesh Kumar or the Election Commission.
Resignation
BRS
The BRS says Gyanesh Kumar should resign if the Election Commission cannot command public confidence.
Chief Election Commissioner
The article does not report a position from Gyanesh Kumar or the Election Commission on the demand.
Key facts
- Party
- Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)
- Chief Election Commissioner
- Gyanesh Kumar
- BRS leaders quoted
- K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao
- BRS demand
- Gyanesh Kumar should resign
- Requested court action
- The Supreme Court should take suo motu cognisance and order an independent investigation headed by a judge
- Process under criticism
- SIR, which the BRS linked to alleged voter removals
- Legal provisions cited
- Articles 324, 325 and 326 of the Constitution, and the Representation of the People Acts of 1950 and 1951
Quotes
K.T. Rama Rao
BRS working president
“The Election Commission of India is the backbone of Indian democracy, not a shield for those in power. Articles 324, 325 & 326 of the Constitution, along with the Representation of the People Acts of 1950 & 1951, demand a credible, impartial and inclusive electoral system.”
deccanchronicle.com
“No eligible voter can be arbitrarily denied their right to vote. Gyanesh Kumar must take responsibility. If the Election Commission cannot command public confidence, the CEC must resign. Democracy is bigger than any individual or government.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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