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- The opposition INDIA alliance is drafting a new impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to be submitted in Parliament next week.
- This move follows media reports claiming internal disagreements within the Election Commission, specifically regarding 14 instances of opposition from other commissioners to recent decisions.
- The Election Commission has formally denied these allegations, asserting that all decisions were unanimous.
- Removing the Chief Election Commissioner requires a complex process similar to the impeachment of a Supreme Court judge, necessitating a special majority in both houses of Parliament.
What to watch next
- Submission of the impeachment notice in Parliament next week.
- Parliamentary response to the new impeachment notice.
- Potential updates to evidence regarding internal Election Commission disagreements.
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