Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is under intense political pressure as a massive voter‑list cleanup, the Special Intensive Revision, sparks accusations of disenfranchisement and internal dissent within the Election Commission.
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The Supreme Court has ordered early listing of a petition that asks for the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a declaration that the Election Commission must act as a multi‑member body.
On September 23, 2026, opposition leaders called for the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after an Indian Express report said two commissioners had repeatedly objected to key election‑related actions.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the schedule for Phase 1 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls today.…