Opposition leaders demand CEC resignation amid internal commission dissent

The controversy centers on a report detailing at least 14 instances where Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally objected to orders issued during the Special Intensive Revision process. Singh argued that when internal dissent surfaces within such a foundational institution, the integrity of the entire electoral framework is compromised. He insisted that the poll body must demonstrate accountability to maintain public trust in the democratic process.

This demand aligns with a broader push from opposition figures, including Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, and Akhilesh Yadav. Gandhi characterized alleged electoral irregularities as a direct assault on the Constitution, warning election officials that they will face future scrutiny for their actions. While the opposition remains united in its criticism of the current commission leadership, the political discourse also spilled into local party management. Singh dismissed recent comments by Congress leader Imran Masood regarding alliance strategies, advising him to defer to national leadership rather than speculating on electoral coalitions.