No confusion in Election Commission says BJP MP amid row
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BJP lawmaker Naresh Bansal rejected opposition claims of internal discord within the Election Commission of India.
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- BJP MP Naresh Bansal stated that all decisions by the Election Commission of India are unanimous despite internal discussions.
- Opposition parties have demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following reports of internal disagreements.
- The Election Commission of India clarified that decisions regarding electoral roll revisions were approved by all commission members.
- Public protests have occurred nationwide following allegations that commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi repeatedly objected to official processes.
What to watch next
- Ongoing nationwide protests by the Congress party against the Election Commission of India
- Developments regarding the role of election commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi
- Response from other political parties to the Election Commission of India's clarification
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Naresh Bansal
BJP MP
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“There is certainly no confusion within the ECI. The opposition is merely creating a storm to project an image of confusion within the commission. Decisions are reached through consultation. Before a decision is finalized, the three members may hold differing views, but the decision itself is always unanimous...”
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…resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, saying that there is "no confusion" within the ECI and the opposition is merely creating a storm to project an image of confusion within the commission. " There is certainly no confusion within the ECI. The opposition is merely creating a storm to project an image of confusion within the commission. Decisions are reached through consultation. Before a decision is finalized, the three members may hold differing views, but the decision itself is always unanimous... ," the BJP MP told ANI on Saturday. Also Read | Opposition protests, NDA allies seek answers as pressure mounts on ECI Deep Dive He further said, "The opposition's attitude is one of stubborn refusal to accept reality.…
Dinesh Pratap Singh
Uttar Pradesh Minister
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“I do not consider it justified in any way to claim that the Election Commission has come under fire or faced a setback. While the Opposition levels allegations against the Election Commission, the Commission's actions and discharge of duties have been validated by the people of the country, other constitutional institutions, and the courts...”
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…one expect from those who do not even hesitate to make remarks against the Army?..." Also Read | What are CJP's three big demands amid ECI-Gyanesh Kumar row? Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh said, " I do not consider it justified in any way to claim that the Election Commission has come under fire or faced a setback. While the Opposition levels allegations against the Election Commission, the Commission's actions and discharge of duties have been validated by the people of the country, other constitutional institutions, and the courts... " Also Read | Jantar Mantar, Kolkata, Chandigarh streets: Congress launches nationwide protest against ECI The remarks came amid a political row over the SIR exercise of electoral rolls following an Indian Express…
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