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Congress Legislators Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation Inside J&K Assembly
25 September 2026
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Congress legislators disrupted the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly proceedings by displaying banners that demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest, which occurred during the Question Hour, drew sharp objections from Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather regarding the jurisdiction of the house over the ECI.
Key Highlights
- Congress legislators protested inside the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
- The demonstration took place during the Question Hour, with members entering the well of the house holding placards that emphasized that 'there was no democracy without fair elections.'
- J&K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather objected to the protest, stating that the Election Commission of India does not fall under the control of the state legislature.
- CPI(M) MLA M.Y. Tarigami extended support to the protesting Congress members, while parallel protests were organized by party leaders in Jammu led by MP Syed Naseer Hussain.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Law and Justice (Nodal Ministry for Election Commission)
Key Bodies
Election Commission of India (ECI), Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
Constitutional & Legal Context
Article 324 of the Constitution of India provides for the vesting of the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission.
Static GK Connection
The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India under Article 324(2) of the Constitution.