'Resign within 48hrs': CJP sets deadline for CEC, warns of nationwide protest
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar within 48 hours, threatening nationwide protests if he doesn't comply. The CJP accuses Kumar of being "anti-national" and undermining democracy by influencing voter eligibility, amid wider controversy over the Election Commission's functioning and electoral-roll procedures.
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This article highlights significant political tension and accusations against India's election authority, potentially leading to widespread protests and impacting public trust in democratic processes ahead of future elections.
NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Thursday called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Dipke warning that it would launch a nationwide agitation if he does not step down within 48 hours.Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Dipke said, "Chief Election Commissioner is the biggest anti-national. Gyanesh Kumar is the biggest anti-national of this country. He should resign immediately because he is the biggest threat to India's democracy."Dipke also questioned the role of the Election Commission in determining who can vote, saying, "What did democracy mean in our country? Democracy meant that the people would elect the government. Since Gyanesh Kumar became the Chief Election Commissioner, the government has been deciding who will be allowed to vote and who will not. Is this democracy? What kind of definition of democracy is this?
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