Rahul Gandhi Targets the Political Leadership Indirectly, Says CEC Gyanesh Kumar Is “Not a Criminal”
Congress leader’s remarks intensify the political confrontation over the Election Commission, with demands for the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation and renewed questions about institutional independence NEW DELHI | SDNA SPECIAL POLITICAL REPORT Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has triggered fresh political debate with his remarks on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, arguing that Kumar is not a criminal but is allegedly being made to carry out wrongful actions. The statement has drawn attention for its apparent attempt to distinguish between the official at the centre of the controversy and those Rahul believes may bear greater responsibility. Although Rahul Gandhi did not directly name Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the remarks described, the political context has p...