'Democracy is Chosen by People': Pappu Yadav Demands Impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Independent MP Pappu Yadav and INDIA bloc leaders demand a parliamentary session for the impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over electoral concerns.
Independent Member of Parliament Pappu Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the central government, accusing it of undermining the public mandate and calling for an immediate parliamentary session to discuss the impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Speaking on Friday, Yadav emphasized that the core of an electoral democracy lies in the choices made by the people, a principle he claims is being systematically ignored.
Allegations of 'Dictatorial' Governance
Yadav expressed deep concern over the way legislation has been handled within the House. He alleged that the central government has adopted a dictatorial approach, pushing through laws while a significant number of opposition members were absent.
"You have witnessed how they pushed through legislation after expelling 100 MPs from the House. They introduced laws in a dictatorial manner while the MPs were absent, completely abandoning all the norms and decorum of democracy within the House," Yadav stated.
He further asserted that the government is ignoring widespread public dissent and violating the sanctity of national institutions in an illegitimate manner, demanding that the House be convened immediately to address the calls for the Chief Election Commissioner's removal.
Concerns Over Electoral Rolls and the SIR Process
The controversy extends beyond the halls of Parliament. In Ranchi, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Manoj Pandey highlighted a critical crisis regarding the electoral rolls. Pandey claimed that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process is deeply flawed and has led to the removal of approximately 15 crore voters from the rolls.
Pandey alleged that an individual within the Election Commission is abusing their authority and acting as if they are above the Parliament, shielded by political patrons. He called this a "battle for existence," urging all political stakeholders to rise above partisan interests to defend the democratic rights of the citizens.
INDIA Bloc Mobilizes Against the Election Commission
The political tension reached a peak as leaders of the INDIA bloc gathered at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi. The meeting was convened ahead of a scheduled public impeachment programme against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
High-profile leaders attending the strategy session included:
- Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress MP
- Pawan Khera, Party Leader
- KC Venugopal, General Secretary
- Jairam Ramesh
The alliance has accused the Election Commission of irregularities and undermining the very essence of electoral democracy, specifically citing the SIR process as a point of contention.
BJP Responds with Counter-Campaign
As the opposition intensifies its protests, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has not remained silent. The party has launched its own initiative titled 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' to counter the allegations leveled by the INDIA bloc and defend the integrity of the electoral process.