INDIA Bloc escalates protest against Election Commissioner's appointment

The opposition INDIA bloc is pursuing both street protests and legal action to challenge the appointment of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized a 2023 law that grants legal immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. He stated this law provides protections exceeding those given to the President or the Chief Justice of India. The bloc's actions signify an escalation in their opposition to recent appointments to the election body.
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