CEC's ability to 'execute G2's illegal orders' makes him a liability for country: Congress
The Congress party has demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of acting as a liability by allegedly following illegal orders from the government. This call follows remarks by Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, who criticized processes that disenfranchise citizens, which the Congress claims validates their concerns regarding the Election Commission's conduct.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights growing tensions between the opposition and the Election Commission of India, raising critical questions about the independence of constitutional bodies and the protection of voting rights in the world's largest democracy.
The Congress on Monday (October 5, 2026) said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar must quit right away and claimed that his ability to "execute G2's illegal orders" has now made him a "liability for the country".
Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh's attack on the CEC came a day after Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan remarked that any process that "disenfranchises" millions of Indian citizens is "intrinsically arbitrary" and a "negation" of the constitutional order.
“No amount of whataboutery can justify it,” Mr. Bhuyan added.
Sharing a post carrying the video clip of Mr. Bhuyan's remarks, Mr. Ramesh said on X, "Here is the bold Justice Ujjal Bhuyan speaking yesterday in NALSAR University in Hyderabad, where he exposed the CEC lock, stock and barrel. If he has any sense of shame, Gyanesh Kumar must quit right away."
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