Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 12 -- The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging serious lapses in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and calling for measures to safeguard the independence and credibility of the Election Commission of India.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan moved the resolution on the opening day of the second session of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly, urging the union government to initiate steps to remove the CEC in the interest of democracy and constitutional values.
The resolution said the Election Commission, as a constitutional authority, must discharge its responsibilities impartially and independently, wi...