Gyanesh Kumar misled the country, must resign: D. Raja
Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary D. Raja has called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging he misled the public about changes to Form 6, a voter registration form. The Supreme Court reportedly contradicted Kumar's claim that it approved the changes, raising questions about the Election Commission of India's (ECI) credibility and impartiality.
Why it matters
This incident highlights significant concerns about the integrity and impartiality of India's electoral process, potentially eroding public trust in democratic institutions and the fairness of future elections.
Calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation for allegedly misleading the public over changes made to Form 6, which is usually employed for registering first-time voters, Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary D. Raja said the Supreme Court’s remarks on the issue on Monday (October 5, 2026) raised questions over the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) credibility and impartiality.
The Supreme Court had on Monday (October 5) remarked that the modified Form 6 had not been approved by the apex court, contrary to a claim made in an ECI press release dated September 26.
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