New Delhi, April 24 -- A group of 73 Opposition members of the Rajya Sabha has submitted a fresh notice of motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging "proven misbehaviour" and accusing him of undermining constitutional principles.
In a statement, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Friday said the notice was submitted to the Secretary General of the Upper House, calling for an address to the President of India for the CEC's removal.
The motion invokes provisions under Article 324(5) of the Constitution, read with Article 124(4), along with Section 11(2) of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, and the Judges (Inqu...