India, Nov. 1 -- The "Vote Chori" campaign by the Opposition parties that are also demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, has put the Central government and the Bharatiya Janata Party on the backfoot. Repeated attempts by the saffron brigade to divert attention and create a new narrative, do not seem to be succeeding. The issue has become the talking point of the common people and unless the government takes appropriate steps, things may further worsen.

The Apex Court is hearing some petitions, but what should worry those in power is that the credibility of the Election Commission has to be restored, both for preserving the sanctity of the Constitutional body and the belief of the average citizen in a fair d...