CONGRESS DECLARES CEC HAS LOST MORAL AUTHORITY, DEMANDS GYANESH KUMAR’S EXIT

October 4, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Congress has intensified its campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, arguing that he has lost the moral authority to continue in office and demanding his departure following remarks made by a Supreme Court judge.

The opposition party has cited the judicial observations to reinforce its criticism of the Election Commission’s functioning, raising concerns over the conduct of the poll panel and its handling of politically sensitive matters.

Congress leaders have argued that the credibility and impartiality of the Election Commission are essential to maintaining public confidence in the country’s electoral process. They contend that questions surrounding the commission’s recent decisions have undermined that confidence and require serious accountability.

The party’s demand comes amid an escalating political confrontation over the independence of constitutional institutions and the role of the Election Commission. The Congress has maintained that the chief electoral authority must command the trust of all political parties and voters, irrespective of their political affiliations.

The controversy has also brought renewed attention to the constitutional mechanisms governing the appointment and removal of the Chief Election Commissioner, with demands for Kumar’s exit raising questions about institutional accountability and the limits of political pressure.

The BJP and the Election Commission’s response to the allegations will remain central to the unfolding dispute, as the opposition continues to press for changes in the leadership of the country’s electoral watchdog.