Jaipur, October 6: Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has called for the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Speaking to the media on Monday, Gehlot urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene in this matter. His comments came in light of recent Supreme Court observations regarding the Election Commission.
“What remains after the Supreme Court’s clarification? The only outcome should be his resignation. Why are Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah not intervening?” Gehlot stated.
This statement coincided with the Supreme Court’s refusal to suspend Gyanesh Kumar. However, the court has issued notices seeking responses to petitions questioning the decision-making process of the Election Commission, alleging that around 14 decisions related to the SIR were made without the consent of the other two election commissioners.
Gehlot emphasized, “Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation should happen immediately; Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah should intervene.”
He further criticized the Election Commission for releasing a press note claiming the Supreme Court upheld its decisions, while the court clarified that it neither upheld any decision nor commented on it. On the same day, the Supreme Court disagreed with the Commission’s claim of approving the revised Form-6.
“There was a claim that the Supreme Court upheld their decision. However, the Supreme Court clearly stated that it did not uphold any decision nor made any comments,” Gehlot reiterated.
Gehlot lamented the once-stellar reputation of the Election Commission, which was respected globally. He accused Gyanesh Kumar of making decisions that have raised questions about the Commission’s impartiality. He also criticized the language and style of the Chief Election Commissioner‘s press conferences, asserting that it is their duty to respect opposition parties.
“If the Election Commission is not impartial, then where will democracy survive?” Gehlot questioned.
He referenced a report from ‘The Indian Express,’ which highlighted that two members of the Commission had raised 14 objections that went unheard, leading them to write to the Cabinet Secretary. He expressed concern over the state of the nation’s top electoral body.
Gehlot also accused the Commission of removing 12 to 13 crore voters’ names under the SIR, sending a negative message about India globally. He pointed out that this issue had been previously raised by Congress, with Sachin Pilot claiming the removal of 13 crore names just a day earlier.
In a broader context, Gehlot mentioned the resignation of the former Vice President due to health reasons, questioning why Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation is not being considered. He also noted that Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah had not attended the House for 19 days, which he deemed significant.
Regarding a Supreme Court judge’s remark about voting in the future, Gehlot expressed concern, stating that it sends a dangerous message to the public. He argued that the implication that voters who missed the chance to vote this time could simply vote next time is not reasonable.
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