Opposition Holds Symbolic Impeachment Protest Against CEC
The INDIA bloc of opposition parties staged a symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar ahead of a rally. The BJP criticised the protest. Earlier rain had delayed the event, and the bloc may again seek a meeting with the President to share what it calls proof of vote irregularities.
Context
Context: The Chief Election Commissioner heads the Election Commission, which runs India's elections. A formal impeachment requires Parliament to act, so a symbolic version is a protest rather than a step toward removal.
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