India, Nov. 1 -- Opposition INDIA bloc leaders passed a symbolic resolution Saturday, October 31, to "impeach" Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The resolution accuses Kumar of colluding with the ruling BJP to compromise the management of national elections, and it demands that he be "tried for treason."

The resolution was passed by voice vote at a "public impeachment" held on the lawns of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's residence. About 250 opposition MPs took part.

The venue was designed to resemble the Parliament chamber, with former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar in the chair. Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Kharge tabled the resolution, and Rahul Gandhi concluded the debate. Meira Kumar then put the resolution to a vot...