BJP MP Naresh Bansal on Saturday hit back at the opposition over the controversy demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, saying that there is “no confusion” within the ECI and the opposition is merely creating a storm to project an image of confusion within the commission.
the Commission’s actions and discharge of duties have been validated by the people of the country, other constitutional institutions, and the courts While the Opposition levels allegations against the Election Commission. The EC further stated that a letter sent to the Cabinet Secretary was related to the functioning of an officer on deputation and not any policy matter of the poll body.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh said, “I do not consider it justified in any way to claim that the Election Commission has come under fire or faced a setback. The Election Commission of India (ECI) clarified its position on Saturday and said all decisions related to the schedule of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were taken with the “unanimous approval of the Commission”.
If the Supreme Court rules in their favor, it is considered good; if EVMs yield results in their favor, they are deemed good—otherwise, they are bad… What can one expect from those who do not even hesitate to make remarks against the Army?…”
He further said, “The opposition’s attitude is one of stubborn refusal to accept reality.
