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Opposition stages Election Commission protest over CEC appointment row
Led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, opposition parties marched to the Election Commission of India on Wednesday as tensions escalated over the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and concerns surrounding the Systemic Integrity Review exercise.
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Opposition parties intensified their challenge to the Election Commission's functioning as Rahul Gandhi spearheaded a demonstration at the commission's headquarters in New Delhi. The march reflected growing discord among non-ruling coalition members over the selection process for the top electoral post and related procedural matters. The timing of the protest underscored heightened political scrutiny of the commission's institutional workings ahead of crucial electoral cycles. The opposition's action represents a significant moment of coordination among parties spanning diverse ideological positions, unified in their concerns regarding electoral governance mechanisms. The demonstration is expected to place pressure on the commission to address questions raised by opposition formations regarding transparency and procedural adherence in its decision-making processes.