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- Opposition parties are demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following reports of internal discord regarding administrative decisions.
- Kumar is a 1988-batch IAS officer who previously served as Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation under Amit Shah.
- His career includes overseeing the repeal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and contributing to the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
- These reports of friction within the Election Commission have intensified political criticism toward his leadership.
What to watch next
- Developments regarding the internal disagreements reported within the Election Commission.
- Political response to the administration of upcoming state assembly elections under his tenure.
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