Major action has now begun in the states to remove Gyanesh Kumar. On one hand, people are demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation on the streets across the world, protests are taking place against him, and opposition leaders are united in demanding his removal from his post. Meanwhile, news is emerging from the Kerala Assembly: a resolution has been passed in the Kerala Assembly demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
The demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is no longer confined to the streets; it is now taking the form of a political and constitutional debate. Today, Monday, October 12, 2026, the Kerala Assembly passed a resolution demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s removal from his post.
The controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists (SIR) has rapidly escalated. The matter has reached the Kerala Assembly. This is being seen as increasing pressure from the opposition on the functioning of the Election Commission, and the entire opposition is now unitedly demanding Gyanesh’s resignation. Meanwhile, a resolution has been passed in the Kerala Assembly to remove Gyanesh. Kerala has become the first state in the country to face strong opposition to Gyanesh in the Assembly and to introduce a resolution against him.
Chief Minister Introduces Resolution in the House
A resolution has been passed in the Kerala Assembly to remove Gyanesh Kumar. This resolution was introduced by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, and the state’s Congress-led government has raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision process (SIR) and the Election Commission’s impartiality. The resolution has also received the support of the Left Democratic Front (LDF). This means that the controversy has now reached the Assembly and has become a major issue among political parties.
Increasing Controversy Over the SIR Process
The main reason for the controversy is the Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists (SIR). This controversy emerged after reports that, under this process, the voter list is thoroughly scrutinized and revised to ensure it is up-to-date. However, this did not happen here; instead, the names of many voters were deleted without any reason, further fueling the opposition’s suspicions. Not only the opposition but the entire country is demanding answers from Gyanesh Kumar.
Demands for Changes in the Election Commissioner Appointment Process Intensify
The Kerala Assembly resolution not only calls for Gyanesh Kumar’s removal but also calls for changes to the selection committee for the appointment of Election Commissioners. According to the resolution, the selection committee demands the inclusion of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India. It demands that this be done with the consent of all three.
Now that the resolution has been passed in friendly Kerala, the question on everyone’s mind is what will happen next. All eyes are on how the opposition party will take this issue further and how the controversy will intensify in other states and nationally. Currently, the opposition has tabled the resolution in the Kerala Assembly.
