Opposition prepares third impeachment move against Chief Election Commissioner

Opposition parties in India are preparing to mount a third impeachment bid against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, according to reports, with plans to file notices in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha before a special parliamentary session is convened.

The move marks an escalation in tensions between the opposition and the election commission leadership, with multiple attempts being made to remove the senior constitutional functionary. The opposition plans to initiate formal notice procedures in the lower and upper houses of Parliament as part of the impeachment process.

Under India's constitutional provisions, the impeachment of a Chief Election Commissioner requires a formal motion supported by members of Parliament. The process involves filing notices in both houses, followed by investigation and debate before a final vote is conducted.

The timing of the opposition's move comes as Parliament prepares for a special session, providing an opportunity for the opposition to push forward with its initiative. Political analysts note that successfully removing a constitutional functionary through impeachment remains a challenging process requiring substantial support across party lines.

The CEC's office has not issued any immediate statement in response to the reported impeachment preparations.