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Who is to blame for the voter roll controversy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar or internal EC dissent?
Sep 22, 2026 · politics · 5 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below
Where the coverage splits
CEC blamed — 4 outlets
ThePrint, Devdiscourse, ANI and ndtv.com assert that CEC Gyanesh Kumar is responsible for the poll and voter‑roll problems.
ThePrint · Sep 25, 2026
K C Venugopal demands arrest and resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over poll issues
Devdiscourse · Sep 25, 2026
KC Venugopal calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation amid Congress protests
ANI (Asian News International) · Sep 25, 2026
CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby urges INDI bloc to address ECI dispute
ndtv.com · Sep 25, 2026
Dimple Yadav Calls for Resignation of Election Officials Amid Controversy
Internal dissent cited — 1 outlet
The Hindu reports that dissent within the Election Commission, not just the CEC, is driving the controversy.
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2026
Opposition calls for removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid dissent within Election Commission
What the facts support
- Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi raised concerns about voter‑roll changes.
- Opposition parties and Congress leaders have demanded the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
- Protests and petitions have been organized in response to the controversy.
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