Opposition Demands CEC's Resignation Amid Protests; Justice Clarifies Removal Process

There is a growing clamour for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. There are agitations against him all over the country. The opposition is demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Meanwhile, the Uttarakhand High Court has retired Justice Lokpal Singh has said that the government cannot remove him directly. He can only be removed through the constitutional process of impeachment. He said, "As far as the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is concerned, it is entirely up to his own conscience. If a person is sitting on any post and he wants to resign for any reason, he can resign at any time. But as far as the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner or any other election commissioner is concerned, the government cannot remove him directly. He can only be removed through the process of impeachment." The Uttarakhand High Court has retired Justice Lokpal Singh said, "The right to protest is everywhere." As far as the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is concerned, the Chief Election Commissioner, if he wants to resign for any reason, he can resign at any time. Some MPs of the All India Radio and other parties have protested against it.