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CPI(M) Demands CEC Removal, Halts Electoral Roll Revision in Shimla Protest
- •The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and other Left parties protested in Shimla, demanding the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •Protesters called for an immediate halt to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the reinstatement of eligible voters whose names were deleted.
- •The CPI(M) also demanded the restoration of the Election Commission’s constitutional autonomy and independence.
- •The party advocated for a transparent appointment mechanism for Election Commissioners involving the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, and Chief Justice of India.
- •CPI(M) state secretary Sanjay Chauhan highlighted concerns over objections raised by two Election Commissioners regarding voter registration and the SIR process, questioning the Election Commission's functioning and accountability.
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The CPI(M) and other Left parties staged a protest outside the Shimla District Election Commissioner's office to demand the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a halt to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and the reinstatement of deleted eligible voters.
The CPI(M) raised concerns after reports emerged that two Election Commissioners raised multiple objections to decisions regarding voter registration, deletions, reinstatements, and the SIR process, which they argue raises serious questions about the poll body's accountability and transparency.
The party demanded that Election Commissioners be appointed through a transparent and independent mechanism involving the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India.
