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Derek O'Brien Demands Revival of Motion to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar Amidst EC Objections
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News18•23-09-2026, 12:30
Derek O'Brien Demands Revival of Motion to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar Amidst EC Objections
- •Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien called for the revival of a five-month-old motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •The demand follows a news report indicating that two Election Commissioners objected to several decisions made by the poll panel.
- •The original motion, submitted in April, was signed by over 70 MPs, exceeding the 50 members required to initiate the removal process under Article 324(5) of the Constitution.
- •The Indian Express reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally objected at least 14 times to decisions and orders of the Election Commission.
- •The notice for Kumar's removal cited "proved misbehaviour" and referred to decisions and actions after March 15, 2026, including handling of the Model Code of Conduct and electoral roll revision.
Key Questions Answered
Derek O'Brien called for the revival of the impeachment notice following a news report revealing that two Election Commissioners formally objected at least 14 times to decisions made by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Article 324(5) of the Constitution provides for the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Supreme Court judge, following procedures under the Judges (Inquiry) Act.
The notice cited proved misbehaviour concerning the handling of electoral rolls, the Special Intensive Revision exercise, the Model Code of Conduct, and controversial voter database and registration procedures.
