Lucknow, Oct. 12 -- Launching a sharp attack on the central government over the appointment process of the Election Commission, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday demanded the repeal of the new legislation governing the appointment of Chief Election Commissioners (CECs) and Election Commissioners (ECs), stating that granting them legal immunity undermines institutional credibility.

Speaking to ANI, the Hyderabad MP recalled raising concerns in the Lok Sabha alongside former MP Imtiaz Jaleel when the bill was introduced, claiming their warnings about the erosion of the poll body's trust among the public had come true.

Criticising the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and ...