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Opposition parties are reportedly considering an impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid allegations of electoral bias. Rahul Gandhi accused the ECI of double standards after being asked to submit an affidavit over his vote theft claims. The CEC dismissed Gandhi's remarks as unconstitutional, demanding either an apology or a sworn statement. Meanwhile, Kiren Rijiju urged opposition leaders to avoid disrupting Parliament over the issue.

Key Points: Opposition May Impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over Vote Theft Claims

  • Opposition weighs impeachment motion against CEC over alleged bias
  • Rahul Gandhi accuses ECI of double standards in affidavit demand
  • CEC Gyanesh Kumar calls Gandhi's claims an insult to Constitution
  • Kiren Rijiju urges opposition to avoid disruptions over ECI row
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Opposition parties likely to bring Impeachment motion notice against CEC: Sources

Opposition parties consider impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid Rahul Gandhi's vote theft allegations and ECI's demand for an affidavit.

"An affidavit will have to be given or an apology should be made to the country. There is no third option. – CEC Gyanesh Kumar"

New Delhi, August 18

Amid the ongoing allegations of 'vote theft,' opposition parties are likely to bring an impeachment motion in the monsoon session of Parliament against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, sources said.

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain also spoke on the matter and said that the party is ready to use all democratic tools, including an impeachment motion if needed, though no formal discussions have been held so far.

"If there is a need, we will use all the weapons of democracy under the rules. We have not had any discussions (about impeachment) as of now, but if needed, we can do anything," Hussain told ANI.

A day earlier, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar refuted all the recent "vote theft" claims made by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on the Election Commission of India (ECI) while addressing a press conference in the national capital.

He termed allegations of bias by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabhas an "insult" to the Constitution of India. CEC also asked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to either furnish a signed affidavit or apologise to the nation for his remarks.

"An affidavit will have to be given or an apology should be made to the country. Teesra koi vikalp nahi (There is no third option.) If the affidavit is not received within seven days, it means that all these allegations are baseless." CEC Gyanesh Kumar said while addressing mediapersons.

Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, hit back at the CEC Gyanesh Kumar alleging that the ECI is asking for an affidavit from him but doesn't from BJP MP Anurag Thakur when he makes the same allegations."

"The Election Commission asks for an affidavit from me. But when Anurag Thakur says the same thing that I am saying, it does not ask for an affidavit from him," Rahul Gandhi said.

Meanwhile, today, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju called on Congress and other opposition parties to refrain from creating disruptions in Parliament over issues related to the Election Commission.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday called on Congress and other opposition parties to refrain from creating disruptions in Parliament over issues related to the Election Commission.

- ANI

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Priya S
The Election Commission has always been impartial in my lifetime. Asking for an affidavit is standard procedure - why is Rahul Gandhi making it look like personal targeting? If he has proof, he should submit it.
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Aditya G
While I don't support impeachment, the EC should be more transparent. Their response to Anurag Thakur vs Rahul Gandhi does seem inconsistent. Institutions must be above politics to maintain public trust.
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Shreya B
Another day, another controversy in Parliament 😴 When will our leaders focus on real issues like inflation and unemployment instead of these political games? #Priorities
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Karthik V
The timing is suspicious. Opposition waited all these months and now suddenly remembers "vote theft" when Parliament session begins? Either bring concrete evidence or stop wasting taxpayers' money on these theatrics.
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Neha E
As a first-time voter, this whole episode is disappointing. Instead of strengthening our democratic institutions, both sides are weakening them for political gains. We deserve better leadership 🇮🇳

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