Kharge calls for repeal of EC immunity law, ouster of CEC
In short
Mallikarjun Kharge asked for a law protecting election commissioners from legal action to be repealed. He also called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to be removed and accused the Modi government of weakening the Election Commission.
The issue matters because it touches fair elections and the independence of the election body. The government’s reply is not stated.
What the reporting says
Mallikarjun Kharge has called for repealing a law that gives election commissioners immunity, during a press conference. He accused the Modi government of undermining the Election Commission’s independence and demanded the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Kharge also said fair elections are needed and criticized PM Modi for not directly answering opposition concerns, but the government’s response is not stated.
Why it matters
Mallikarjun Kharge used a press conference to demand repeal of a law that grants immunity to election commissioners and to call for the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. He accused the Modi government of undermining the Election Commission’s independence and said fair elections are essential. The immediate policy response from the government and any formal action on the demand are not stated in the available reporting.