Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressing the media at National Media Centre in New Delhi on August 17, 2025.
| Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma
The Opposition INDIA bloc is considering to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, sources told The Hindu.
The decision was taken at the meeting of INDIA bloc floor leaders on Monday (August 18, 2025).
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The development comes a day after the CEC held a press conference in New Delhi in a bid to address the Congress’s accusation against the poll body of large scale voter theft and alleging that the Commission is working in favour of the ruling party.
According to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, the CEC can be removed in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Supreme Court Judge.
This means, Parliament can remove the CEC by a motion with two-thirds majority in both the Houses. In order for the motion to be accepted, at least 50 members have to sign in favour of it.
The Opposition does not have the requisite numbers to get it passed but a senior Opposition leader said the motion is to underline their protest at the conduct of the CEC.
Published – August 18, 2025 11:20 am IST