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Gyanesh Kumar has become an ‘instrument’ of Modi to win elections: Revanth Reddy

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Gyanesh Kumar has become an ‘instrument’ of Modi to win elections: Revanth Reddy
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has demanded the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of acting as an instrument for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The allegations suggest the BJP is using the Election Commission to influence electoral outcomes in several Indian states.

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These accusations highlight growing tensions regarding the independence of India's electoral institutions and the integrity of the democratic process.

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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy accused the Narendra Modi government of using central investigating agencies and, more recently, the Election Commission of India to influence electoral outcomes, and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, where the INDIA Bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were protesting on Wednesday, he alleged that the BJP realised that misusing Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) were not yielding the desired election results, and are now using the Election Commission to influence elections in States such as Bihar, Maharashtra and West Bengal.

Mr. Revanth Reddy said, “Once, it was the Simon Go Back movement, which led to freedom of India. Today, Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation will lead to Narendra Modi exiting the Prime Minister’s chair. PM Modi must ensure Gyanesh Kumar resigns, this is the Congress’ demand.”

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