Doubts will arise on ‘tacit understanding’ if notice on CEC’s removal is ignored: TMC

## Opposition Calls for Election Commission Removal Over Allegations Two days after 193 opposition parliamentarians filed a notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien expressed concern about the lack of action. He argued that if the government doesn't address the complaint, it would raise questions about an unspoken agreement between the Executive and the CEC. The Opposition's 10-page notice accuses Kumar of various offenses, including partisan conduct and obstruction of electoral fraud investigations. They allege he is aiding the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The complaint has been referred to a committee for investigation, with the final report expected to be presented to the Speaker or Chairman, who will then decide on the motion for removal. To pass, the motion requires support from two-thirds of members present and voting in both Houses, along with a majority vote exceeding 50% of each House's total membership.