CJP Ultimatum to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to Resign

Summary

CJP has given Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar 48 hours to resign, warning of nationwide protests if he does not step down. Party founder Abhijit Deepke accused the Election Commission and the BJP of removing millions of voters’ names and undermining democracy, while the commission denied the allegations.

Key Points
  • CJP has demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign within 48 hours and warned of protests in New Delhi and across India.
  • Party founder Abhijit Deepke accused Gyanesh Kumar and the BJP of deleting voters’ names and weakening the right to vote.
  • The controversy centers on the SIR process that began in Bihar in June 2025.
  • The Election Commission rejected the allegations, saying voter registration and name removal are handled legally by authorized officials and that final decisions were unanimous.
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