New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that people across the country were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Kejriwal said the AAP supports the ongoing movement over allegations of “vote chori” and would stand with those raising concerns about the electoral process.He accused the Election Commission of facing serious questions over the conduct of elections and said the demand for accountability had gained wider support.
Kejriwal also said the AAP would continue to raise the issue and support efforts aimed at protecting the voting rights of citizens.The remarks came amid a political confrontation between opposition parties and the Election Commission over allegations related to electoral rolls and the conduct of elections.
The opposition has been demanding greater transparency and accountability from the poll body.The Election Commission has faced criticism from opposition parties over these issues, while the poll panel has maintained that electoral processes are conducted according to established rules and procedures.