Trinamool Congress is contemplating the option of presenting an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament. The discussions on this matter took place during a meeting in New Delhi, led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, involving Trinamool Congress members from both Houses of Parliament.
A party MP, speaking on condition of anonymity, mentioned that the talks are in the early stages due to the limited number of Trinamool Congress representatives in Parliament. To proceed with an impeachment motion, the proposal must garner signatures from at least 100 MPs, considering the constitutional safeguards enjoyed by the CEC.
With only 41 Trinamool Congress MPs in Parliament currently, the party would need support from other opposition parties to reach the required number of signatures. Discussions have also centered on approaching non-BJP parties, particularly those in the opposition INDIA block, for their backing in this regard.
The potential success or failure of this move could still benefit Trinamool Congress. If successful, it would elevate the party and Mamata Banerjee as prominent figures in the national anti-BJP movement. Conversely, a failed attempt could raise doubts about the commitment of other opposition parties in countering the BJP at the national level, as per the party MP.
