Opposition likely to bring impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner: Sources

Amid the ongoing allegations of “vote theft”, opposition parties are likely to bring an impeachment motion in the monsoon session of Parliament against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, sources said.

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain also said the party is ready to use all democratic tools, including an impeachment motion if needed, though no formal discussions have been held so far.

“If there is a need, we will use all weapons of democracy under the rules. We have not had any discussions (about impeachment) as of now, but if needed, we can do anything," Hussain told ANI.

A day earlier, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar refuted all “vote theft" claims made by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi against the Election Commission of India while addressing a press conference in the national capital.

He termed allegations of bias by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha as an “insult" to the Constitution. The CEC also asked Gandhi to either furnish a signed affidavit or apologise to the nation for his remarks.

“An affidavit will have to be given or an apology should be made to the country. There is no third option. If the affidavit is not received within seven days, it means all the allegations are baseless." CEC Gyanesh Kumar said.

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