Wisest thing CEC can do: Resign, says Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram has called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign immediately, according to ANI. Chidambaram stated that the wisest course of action for Kumar is to resign now, as opposition pressure grows over internal dissent and controversies surrounding the voter roll revision process.

He emphasized that the INDIA bloc and several civil society groups will intensify their demonstrations until Kumar steps down. Chidambaram highlighted recent developments involving senior poll officials in various states, including statements from Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Odisha's CEO, urging state-level election officials to come forward before judicial interventions begin.

He urged them to disclose the instructions they received, when they received them, and how they complied, as he believes the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process is illegal. Chidambaram criticized the government for shielding Kumar behind the guise of constitutional autonomy and warned that protests will only expand until Kumar resigns.