Fresh motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar will be examined as per procedure, says Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that any new impeachment motions against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will be processed according to established rules. This follows opposition protests regarding alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions.
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NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said any fresh notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar would be examined in accordance with established rules and procedures, amid opposition protests over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls,“If any fresh notice comes, we will see and examine it accordingly under rules and procedures,” Birla told a press conference when asked about the possibility of opposition moving another impeachment motion against the CEC.The opposition has made two attempts to initiate proceedings for Kumar’s removal. Notices submitted during the first attempt were rejected by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, while notices filed during the second attempt remain pending in the Upper House.Protests demanding Kumar’s resignation have intensified with opposition parties alleging irregularities in the revision of voter lists.
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