KPCC seeks removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
KPCC writes to President and Governor seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of BJP bias and voter list irregularities.
The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has officially moved to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a formal communication addressed to President Droupadi Murmu and Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot, the party has leveled serious allegations of bias and improper links with the BJP against the top poll official.
Allegations of Voter List Manipulation
The core of the KPCC's complaint revolves around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party alleges that this process is being misused as a pretext to systematically purge legitimate voters from the electoral lists across India.
In the letter authored by KPCC General Secretary S Manohar, the party expressed grave concerns regarding the integrity of the democratic process. The following points were highlighted in the correspondence:
- Alleged Bias: The KPCC claims that Gyanesh Kumar’s conduct has compromised the impartiality required of the Chief Election Commissioner.
- Voter Deletion: The party alleges that the central BJP government is utilizing the SIR process to delete the names of genuine voters to influence electoral outcomes.
- Democratic Integrity: The letter emphasizes that for a true democracy to function, the government must be based on a verified and accurate voter list.
Demands for Immediate Dismissal
The KPCC noted that there is already a growing nationwide movement calling for the resignation of the CEC. The party maintains that the primary responsibility of the Election Commission is to ensure that every eligible citizen can exercise their right to vote without interference.
"If true democracy is to be protected and a true government is to be established, it must be based on genuine voters. But the central BJP government is using Gyanesh Kumar to delete voter names in the name of SIR,"the letter stated, according to reports.
The KPCC has concluded its plea by requesting the President and the Governor to take immediate action to dismiss the Chief Election Commissioner from his post to safeguard the sanctity of Indian elections.