Watch: CEC Gyanesh under fire: What does the law say about legal action? | Above The Fold
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
India's Election Commission faces mounting scrutiny as internal divisions emerge between commissioners regarding electoral procedures and voter roll management. With opposition parties calling for the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation, legal experts examine the constitutional safeguards protecting this position and explore potential accountability mechanisms. The controversy highlights tensions within India's electoral governance while raising critical questions about institutional independence and oversight of election administration authorities.
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Watch: CEC Gyanesh under fire: What does the law say about legal action? | Above The Fold
The Election Commission faces fresh questions over internal dissent, with two Election Commissioners reportedly objecting to decisions linked to electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision. As Opposition leaders demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, we look at whether a sitting CEC can face contempt proceedings and what the law says about the protection available to the post. Also in focus: Xi Jinping’s high-stakes talks with Donald Trump in Washington, key developments from the UN General Assembly, and the latest developments in the Tamil Nadu child sexual abuse case involving Gem Granites chairman R. Veeramani.
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