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CCEC Gyanesh Kumar Faces Re-Opening of 20-Year-Old Bribery Case in Kerala
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 09:04 PM
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The path has been cleared for a fresh investigation into a 20-year-old alleged bribery case involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Kerala.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has once again found himself in the spotlight following developments in a long-pending legal matter. Authorities have cleared the way for a re-investigation into an alleged bribery case from approximately two decades ago, which is linked to his tenure in Kerala.
The case centers on accusations that Kumar demanded a bribe of 20 crore rupees during his service in the state. Although the incident occurred around 20 years ago, recent procedural moves have revived the inquiry, potentially reopening the file for fresh scrutiny.
This development adds to the existing controversies surrounding the CEC. As the investigation gains momentum, the focus will be on verifying the claims made in the original complaint and assessing the current legal standing of the case. No further details regarding the specific charges or immediate outcomes have been released at this stage.
The case centers on accusations that Kumar demanded a bribe of 20 crore rupees during his service in the state. Although the incident occurred around 20 years ago, recent procedural moves have revived the inquiry, potentially reopening the file for fresh scrutiny.
This development adds to the existing controversies surrounding the CEC. As the investigation gains momentum, the focus will be on verifying the claims made in the original complaint and assessing the current legal standing of the case. No further details regarding the specific charges or immediate outcomes have been released at this stage.