TNI Bureau: A fresh political storm is brewing in Parliament after opposition parties submitted a notice seeking the removal of Gyanesh Kumar from the post of Chief Election Commissioner. The move has been backed by nearly 193 Members of Parliament from various opposition parties, signalling a rare attempt to challenge the head of India’s election watchdog.

The notice is expected to be placed before Parliament during the ongoing session. Opposition leaders have accused the Election Commission of acting in a manner that undermines its neutrality and transparency.

Their objections are linked to alleged irregularities during the revision of electoral rolls and decisions taken by the commission in recent months.

Under the Constitution, the Chief Election Commissioner can only be removed through a process similar to that used for removing a judge of the Supreme Court of India. The motion must first be admitted by the presiding officer of the House and then passed with a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.

While the ruling government is yet to respond formally, political observers believe the motion may face difficulties due to the numbers required for approval. However, the development has intensified the debate around the independence and credibility of the Election Commission of India, an institution central to India’s democratic framework.