The Indian Opposition is considering bringing a no-confidence motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, following a similar motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
The move comes amid ongoing tensions between the Opposition and Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls in various states.
The Opposition leaders claim to have the support of all parties, including the Congress and the Trinamool Congress, to bring the motion against Kumar, who they accuse of protecting vote thieves and destroying democracy.
However, the motion is expected to fail as the National Democratic Alliance has enough strength in both Houses to defeat it.
Kumar and the Opposition have repeatedly clashed over SIR, which began in Bihar last year and recently was conducted in 12 regions.
The Supreme Court has held protracted hearings on the modalities of the exercise, but has not stopped SIR.
