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Retired Judges Back Election Commission Amid Opposition Protests
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News18•08-10-2026, 20:01
Retired Judges Back Election Commission Amid Opposition Protests
- •Opposition leaders in Delhi protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation over allegations of vote theft.
- •The ongoing political controversy has turned the electoral process into a major flashpoint between the opposition and authorities.
- •A group of 42 retired judges strongly defended the Election Commission and warned against attempts to undermine democratic institutions.
- •The retired judges emphasized that any disagreements or dissent must be pursued strictly through established legal and constitutional avenues.
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Opposition leaders are protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demanding his resignation over allegations of "vote theft" and concerns regarding the conduct and functioning of the electoral process.
A group of 42 retired judges has stepped forward to defend the Election Commission, cautioning against actions that seek to undermine democratic institutions and stressing that dissent must be channeled through established legal and constitutional pathways.
Opposition leaders in Delhi have staged protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, raising continuous questions over the electoral process and turning the issue into a major political flashpoint.
