CEC Gyanesh under fire: What does the law say about legal action? | Above The Fold | Sept 24, 2026

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The Election Commission faces fresh questions over internal dissent, with two Election Commissioners reportedly objecting to decisions linked to electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision. As Opposition leaders demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, we look at whether a sitting CEC can face contempt proceedings and what the law says about the protection available to the post. Also in focus: Xi Jinping’s high-stakes talks with Donald Trump in Washington, key developments from the UN General Assembly, and the latest developments in the Tamil Nadu child sexual abuse case involving Gem Granites chairman R. Veeramani. Above the Fold is The Hindu’s daily news show, bringing you the biggest stories of the day, explained and analysed by our journalists and experts. #gyaneshkumar #electioncommissionofindia #specialintensiverevision 00:00 Introduction 00:16 ECI dissent: Opposition steps up pressure on CEC Gyanesh Kumar 10:48 Editorial: Deep rot — On Election Commission's functioning d

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