Chirag: It’s not for government or parties to respond ; EC has to make stand clear
As the Opposition continues to demand chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation in light of recent revelations about dissent in the poll panel, union cabinet minister Chirag Paswan, whose party the LJP is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party, also went public with his concerns
Union cabinet minister Chirag Paswan has raised concerns about the Election Commission of India (EC), stating that it is the duty of the EC to address and defend itself against criticisms and dissent. He emphasized that as a member of the ruling party (BJP) and the LJP, he cannot defend the EC, as it is an independent constitutional body.
Paswan expressed his worry over the repeated questions and doubts raised by opposition parties, which he believes should be addressed by the EC itself. He also highlighted the importance of the EC in maintaining the integrity of India's largest democracy, and the responsibility it bears to ensure no citizen has doubts about the election process.
Paswan urged the EC to come clean on the matter, especially in light of the ongoing impeachment discussions.
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