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Sanjay Raut demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal

Published Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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  • Demand for CEC's Removal Amid EC Dissent — 1 source

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Sanjay Raut and other opposition parties are demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing internal disagreements within the Election Commission and concerns that his actions threaten Indian democracy. This call for removal follows reports of two Election Commissioners formally objecting to major decisions made without their knowledge.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Sanjay Raut demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
  • Opposition parties have called for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's immediate removal and a Supreme Court-monitored investigation, framing his actions as a threat to Indian democracy.
  • Two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, formally recorded objections at least 14 times over ten months regarding major decisions made in the name of the full Election Commission without their knowledge.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Demand for CEC's Removal Amid EC Dissent
  • The Hindu

    The Hindu reported on Sanjay Raut's demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, characterizing the Election Commission's internal disagreements as a significant internal conflict. The outlet also highlighted broader opposition calls for Kumar's removal, viewing his actions as a threat to Indian democracy, and reported on the formal objections raised by two other Election Commissioners regarding major decisions made without their knowledge.

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