In a recent symbolic proceeding, the Congress party staged a mock impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The event was arranged to resemble a Lok Sabha session and drew participation from leaders of nearly 21 opposition parties. Congress accused Kumar of facilitating electoral irregularities, deleting voter records and acting in concert with the BJP, and called for his immediate removal, labeling his conduct as treason.
BJP MP Sambit Patra responded forcefully, describing the mock impeachment as a “mock parliament” that undermines the dignity of the real Parliament. He also turned the criticism back onto the opposition, alleging that Congress is responsible for the first alleged voter fraud.
Each and every single MP voted in favour of the impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. This is crazy. This is the mood of the nation. Gyanesh, it’s done bro 💀 https://t.co/aHwWuubnnK
The Congress‑led INDI bloc reiterated its demand that Gyanesh Kumar be removed from office, citing the alleged electoral irregularities and treasonous conduct as justification.
The legal shield for the Chief Election Commissioner, introduced by the current government in December 2023, has become a point of contention.
The legal shield for the Chief Election Commissioner, introduced by the current government in December 2023, has become a point of contention.
AISA President Neha Bora delivered a sharp indictment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during the INDIA bloc's mock impeachment, asserting that his appointment breached Supreme Court guidelines and accusing the ECI of systematically erasing 13.3 crore voters through illegal modifications to Form 6 and software manipulations. Video: PTI
The exchange reflects a broader struggle between the two major parties, each accusing the other of undermining democratic norms. Congress frames its actions as a defence of electoral integrity, whereas the BJP portrays the mock impeachment as a partisan stunt aimed at destabilising the government.