The Economic Times

Gyanesh Kumar CEC controversy: Oppn cries act of treason, arrest calls as alleged 14 internal objections within EC ignite SIR row

Opposition attacks on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar escalated following allegations of electoral manipulation and irregularities. Congress leaders called for criminal prosecution and demanded the resignation of the CEC amid serious accusations. The Election Commission defended its internal decision-making processes amid reports of dissent from other commissioners. Various political leaders from different parties echoed similar demands for investigation and reforms in the electoral process.