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Shashi Tharoor Seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal Over SIR Row

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Tharoor said Opposition parties are working on a parliamentary move to seek Kumar's removal. He also questioned the legal protection available to Election Commissioners under a law passed in 2023, arguing that such protection should not prevent accountability.

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13 Oct 2026 07:44 AM

Shashi Tharoor Seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal Over SIR Row

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Tharoor said Opposition parties are working on a parliamentary move to seek Kumar's removal. He also questioned the legal protection available to Election Commissioners under a law passed in 2023, arguing that such protection should not prevent accountability.

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5 Traditional Christmas Cakes from Around the World

Iran confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 despite geopolitical tensions

Route 71 Shark River bridge to reopen by August after mechanical repairs

Star-Studded Nuptials: Bollywood's Bridal Fashion Highlights of 2024

JD Vance Departs Swearing-In as Kristi Noem Arrives Late

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BJP's assistant killed in a targeted attack during post-poll violence in West Bengal

Nvidia Loses $148 Billion as US-China Trade War Escalates, AI Chip Exports to China Blocked

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#electoralreforms

Shashi Tharoor Seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal Over SIR Row

Shashi Tharoor Seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal Over SIR Row

5 Traditional Christmas Cakes from Around the World

Iran confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 despite geopolitical tensions

Route 71 Shark River bridge to reopen by August after mechanical repairs

Star-Studded Nuptials: Bollywood's Bridal Fashion Highlights of 2024

JD Vance Departs Swearing-In as Kristi Noem Arrives Late

Dancing Through Time: The Evolution of Dance Styles

BJP's assistant killed in a targeted attack during post-poll violence in West Bengal

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EU AI Act Transparency Rules Take Effect Across Europe

Tata Trusts Rift Deepens Over Tata Sons Restructuring Proposal

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