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Lok Sabha Speaker Rejects Opposition Motion to Impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has rejected an opposition notice seeking the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The motion was filed under specific constitutional and legal provisions in March 2026. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the decision, making a veiled reference to the resignation of former Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. The opposition has been targeting the government over Dhankhar's resignation last year.

Key Points: Speaker Om Birla Rejects Impeachment Motion Against CEC

  • Impeachment motion rejected
  • Filed under constitutional provisions
  • Opposition criticizes decision
  • References past Rajya Sabha event
  • Motion sought CEC's removal
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Lok Sabha Speaker rejects opposition notice seeking impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla rejects opposition notice seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after due consideration.

"After due consideration... the Speaker... has refused to admit the said notice of motion. - Lok Sabha Bulletin"

New Delhi, April 6

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday rejected the impeachment motion notice submitted by opposition members seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The motion, filed on March 12, 2026, under Article 324(5) of the Constitution of India, read with Article 124(4), Section 11(2) of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, and the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, sought the removal of Gyanesh Kumar. It was submitted to the Lok Sabha Speaker.

A Lok Sabha bulletin said that the Speaker has refused to admit the motion after due consideration.

"After due consideration of the notice of Motion and a careful and objective assessment of all relevant aspects and issues involved therein, the Speaker Lok Satsha, in exercise of the powers vested to non under section of the Judge (Injury) Act, 1958, has refused to admit the said notice of motion," it said.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took a dig at the BJP-led government over the rejection of opposition motion.

"We know what happened to the last Chairman of the Rajya Sabha who accepted a petition moved by Opposition MPs," he said in a post on X, attaching the Lok Sabha bulletin

Jagdeep Dhankhar had resigned as Rajya Sabha Chairman in July last year citing health grounds.

Opposition parties have been taking potshots at the government over his resignation.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is concerning. If the opposition, representing crores of voters, has serious allegations, they deserve a proper hearing, not a summary rejection. The independence of our institutions is paramount. 🤔
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Aditya G
Good decision by Speaker Om Birla ji. The Election Commission needs stability, especially with the upcoming state elections. Constant political battles undermine its authority. The opposition should focus on real issues facing the public.
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Sarah B
Jairam Ramesh's comment about the previous Rajya Sabha Chairman is a low blow. Using someone's health resignation for political point-scoring is in poor taste. Debate the merits, not personal tragedies.
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Karthik V
The legal provisions cited (Article 324, the 2023 Act) are very specific. The Speaker must have found the notice didn't meet the high bar for 'proved misbehaviour or incapacity'. This isn't a casual process. Due consideration was given.
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Meera T
As a citizen, I just want a free and fair election. All this drama between the government and opposition creates distrust. Whether the motion was right or wrong, the perception of bias is damaging. EC must work extra hard now to prove its neutrality.

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