Opposition MPs Submit Notice for Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament

Opposition MPs have submitted notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament, with reports indicating over 120 Lok Sabha and 60 Rajya Sabha lawmakers have signed the motion, detailing the charges against him.

13 Mar, 05:20 — 13 Mar, 08:29

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Why this matters

The Chief Election Commissioner holds a crucial position in India's democratic process, overseeing elections. A motion for their removal, especially from a significant number of opposition MPs, signals serious concerns about the integrity or functioning of the Election Commission, potentially impacting public trust in electoral fairness.

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What sources agree on

Opposition MPs have submitted a notice in Parliament for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
The notice was submitted on Thursday, March 13, 2026

Key claims1 disputed · 2 unverified

The notice for removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar is the first time such a notice has been submitted in Parliament.

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At least 120 Lok Sabha MPs and 60 Rajya Sabha lawmakers have signed the motion.

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NDTV reports 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs signed the notice.

193 Opposition MPs have sought the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

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Number of MPs who signed the notice

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At least 120 Lok Sabha MPs and 60 Rajya Sabha lawmakers signed the motion.

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130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs signed the notice, totaling 193.

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The specific charges against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

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The political alliance of the opposition MPs (INDIA bloc)

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hinduMostly Factual169d ago

INDIA bloc MPs submit notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament

It is the first time such a notice has been submitted in Parliament

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indian-expressMostly Factual169d ago

Notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar submitted in Parliament

By Express Web Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual169d ago

Opposition moves impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today | What are the charges?

At least 120 Lok Sabha MPs and 60 Rajya Sabha lawmakers have signed a motion seeking the removal of the CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Read full article →

ndtvMostly Factual169d ago

193 Opposition MPs Seek Removal Of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

As many as 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed a notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on Thursday.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: ndtv · 13 Mar, 05:20|Full coverage: 4 · 3h|Window: 3h

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ndtv13 Mar, 05:20First to report

193 Opposition MPs Seek Removal Of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

2h later

hindustan-times13 Mar, 07:43

Opposition moves impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today | What are the charges?

hindu13 Mar, 08:06

INDIA bloc MPs submit notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament

indian-express13 Mar, 08:29Latest update

Notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar submitted in Parliament

Story evolution

Initial ReportingMarch 13 morning

NDTV first reported on the notice submission, citing specific numbers of MPs.

Confirmation and DetailsMarch 13 morning

Hindustan Times, Hindu, and Indian Express confirmed the submission, with Hindustan Times mentioning 'charges' and Hindu noting its unprecedented nature.

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Opposition MPs Submit Notice for Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament

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INDIA bloc MPs submit notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament

Notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar submitted in Parliament

Opposition moves impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today | What are the charges?

193 Opposition MPs Seek Removal Of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Coverage Timeline

193 Opposition MPs Seek Removal Of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Opposition moves impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today | What are the charges?

INDIA bloc MPs submit notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament

Notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar submitted in Parliament

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