Congress demands CEC's ouster over alleged election bias in Karnataka

The Kalaburagi district Congress committee mounted pressure on the Election Commission on Monday, staging a protest at the Deputy Commissioner's office to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Party workers alleged that the constitutional body was not discharging its duties with impartiality and accused it of functioning under political influence. The protest reflected growing discontent within Congress ranks over what the party perceives as biased electoral administration. The demonstration underscores the ongoing tensions between the Congress and the poll body over the conduct of elections in Karnataka and across the country. The party has previously raised concerns about the Election Commission's functioning and its management of the electoral process, with similar grievances voiced in various constituencies.