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Congress leader Kharge files six charges against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, says no personal enmity
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 05:53 PM
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Congress senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge moved six charges against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asserting the action is not driven by personal animosity. The BJP has accused the Congress of mocking Parliament over the move.
Mallikarjun Kharge, a senior figure in the Congress party, formally moved six charges against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the Lok Sabha today. In his submission, Kharge emphasized that the filing was motivated by concerns over the CEC's conduct and not by any personal grudge.
The move has sparked a sharp reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which accused the Congress of mocking the dignity of Parliament by pursuing what it termed a "public impeachment" of the election chief. BJP leaders argued that the charges undermine institutional respect.
An India Bloc statement echoed the sentiment of widespread protest, describing a united front across parties demanding accountability from the CEC. The proceedings are set to be debated in Parliament, where the charges will be examined.
No further details on the specific nature of the six charges were disclosed in the statements released today.
The move has sparked a sharp reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which accused the Congress of mocking the dignity of Parliament by pursuing what it termed a "public impeachment" of the election chief. BJP leaders argued that the charges undermine institutional respect.
An India Bloc statement echoed the sentiment of widespread protest, describing a united front across parties demanding accountability from the CEC. The proceedings are set to be debated in Parliament, where the charges will be examined.
No further details on the specific nature of the six charges were disclosed in the statements released today.