Sibal Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal Over Alleged Unilateral Decisions

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Senior advocate and politician Kapil Sibal has escalated a dispute with the Election Commission, calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Sibal alleged that Kumar made key decisions unilaterally over a ten-month period, bypassing fellow commissioners and established statutory procedures. He has also demanded a review of electoral rolls and scrutiny of elections recently held in Bihar and West Bengal. The Election Commission acknowledged the concerns raised and outlined several corrective steps it intends to take in response.

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