Sharmila reiterates demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
APCC president alleges unilateral decisions in Election Commission raise questions over transparency, accountability and collective decision-making
Andhra Pradesh Congress president Y.S. Sharmila has renewed her call for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign, expressing serious concerns over recent events at the Election Commission of India. On Sunday, Ms. Sharmila, who was attending her daughter's wedding in Tamil Nadu, addressed the media and emphasized that the right to vote is the most important and personal right of every citizen, forming the foundation of India's democracy.
She pointed to reports indicating that other Election Commissioners had objected to 14 orders that were allegedly issued without their consent, questioning how such decisions could be made without the agreement of other members of the constitutional body. "The people of India have a right to know how these decisions were made, who authorized them, and who will be held accountable," Ms. Sharmila stated.
Ms. Sharmila accused that independent institutions are being increasingly influenced by the Modi government and the BJP, citing previous concerns over organizations like the CBI, Income Tax Department, and Enforcement Directorate. She warned that any attempt to compromise the integrity of the vote would weaken the foundations of the Constitution and democracy.
The Congress, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, will continue to oppose any effort to undermine democratic institutions, Ms. Sharmila declared. "Our vote is our voice. Our democracy is our strength, and we will not allow anyone to take that right away from the people of India," she reiterated.
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