Kerala’s Legislative Assembly passes a resolution requesting the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The move comes amid allegations and concerns about errors in the electoral rolls linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and about the impact on eligible voters.
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan says the resolution is aimed at protecting voters’ right to vote and restoring credibility in the Election Commission of India’s processes. The resolution also urges the Centre and the ECI to address defects in the SIR and take steps to ensure that voting rights are restored for all eligible voters.
Outlets also report that the BJP objects to the move and argues for amendments. The House rejects the proposed amendments, and the resolution is adopted despite the opposition’s concerns. Some coverage further notes that the resolution seeks changes in the selection committee for election commissioners, in addition to demanding the CEC’s removal.
