Congress MP Vamsi Krishna demands Election Commissioner resignation

Citing the disenfranchisement of 13 million voters, Peddapalli Lok Sabha MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna has called for the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Telangana representative argues that systemic failures in electoral roll management are actively undermining the constitutional rights of citizens across the country.

Editorial·October 2, 2026·reads: 493

Congress MP Vamsi Krishna demands Election Commissioner resignation

Vamsi Krishna contends that the current electoral process forces citizens into a cycle of bureaucratic hurdles, often resulting in their names being purged from rolls despite repeated attempts to maintain registration. He argues that the integrity of the Election Commission is paramount, asserting that the current leadership has failed to uphold public trust in this constitutional institution.

Beyond specific administrative failures, the MP criticized the 2023 appointment process for Election Commissioners, which grants the executive branch significant control over the selection committee. By involving the Prime Minister and a cabinet nominee alongside the Leader of the Opposition, he suggests the mechanism lacks the necessary independence to ensure impartiality. He dismissed recent rhetoric regarding national sacrifice, stating that the country requires transparency and functional democratic systems rather than performative gestures. The Congress lawmaker vowed to continue his campaign until the Election Commission provides a clear accounting of the 13 crore voters he claims have been stripped of their franchise.