INDIA Bloc Submits Memorandum to Bihar Governor, Demands CEC Removal and Re-Election
INDIA bloc leaders in Patna handed the Bihar Governor a memorandum demanding the CEC's removal and a fresh election in the state.
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The memorandum
INDIA bloc leaders submitted a memorandum to the Bihar Governor demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a re-election in the state, The Hindu reported from Patna.
The allegation
In the memorandum, the bloc alleged the CEC has been acting at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The government has rejected such allegations.
The march
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Context
The Bihar move is part of a wider opposition campaign over the voter-roll revision that has also seen protests and detentions in Delhi.
Frequently asked questions
What does the INDIA bloc want in Bihar?
The CEC's removal and a fresh state election, per its memorandum to the Governor.
Who led the Patna march?
Bihar Assembly LoP Tejashwi Yadav.
Sources
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