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CEC Gyanesh Kumar Faces 20-Year-Old Case in Kerala Amid Political Tensions
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News18•05-10-2026, 10:50
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Faces 20-Year-Old Case in Kerala Amid Political Tensions
- •Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is facing the revival of a 20-year-old case in Kerala.
- •BJP's Narayanan Thirupathy criticizes the move, labeling it politically motivated.
- •The Congress party defends the revival, citing serious allegations and the necessity for a fresh investigation.
- •Calls for the CEC's resignation have emerged amidst the controversy.
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BJP's Narayanan Thirupathy criticized the state's revival of a 20-year-old case involving CEC Gyanesh Kumar as politically motivated, while the Congress defended the move by citing serious allegations and the need for a fresh probe.
Gyanesh Kumar is a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre who previously served as the Ernakulam district collector between 2001 and 2004.
Gyanesh Kumar assumed office as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner in February 2025.
