Impeachment motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar rejected by Rajya Sabha chairman

An impeachment motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been rejected by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha after due consideration.

Members were informed that a notice of motion dated March 12, 2026, signed by 63 Members of the Rajya Sabha under Article 324(5) of the Constitution of India, read with Article 124(4), Section 11(2) of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, and the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, had been submitted seeking Kumar’s removal.

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