Will decide on any notice to remove CEC according to rules: LS Speaker Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that any future notice regarding the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner will be handled strictly according to established rules and procedures. He also addressed concerns about the non-prorogation of the monsoon session, noting that such actions are constitutionally permissible.
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The Speaker's comments address ongoing opposition concerns regarding the independence of constitutional bodies and the government's parliamentary strategy.
NEW DELHI: Amid speculation that the opposition may make a fresh move for the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Thursday said he would take a decision according to rules and procedures when he receives such a notice.Both the Lok Sabha Speaker and the Rajya Sabha chairman had rejected previous notices from the opposition, saying their allegations “do not prima facie meet the high constitutional bar for removal proceedings”.Birla noted the process for removal of the chief election commissioner was the same as for removing a Supreme Court judge.Amid protests from the opposition and activist groups, Birla also emphasised India’s democratic strength, saying democracy was ingrained in the country’s fabric. “Whatever happens in the world has an impact in India.
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