Naveen Patnaik Calls for Election Commission Chief Gyanesh Kumar to Resign

Former Odisha Chief Minister and BJD leader Naveen Patnaik has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. His statement follows a newspaper report highlighting internal disagreements within the three-member Election Commission. The reported differences reportedly concern decisions and instructions related to electoral roll revision. The demand adds to growing scrutiny over the functioning and independence of the poll body.