Opposition MPs submit notices in both Houses seeking motion for removal of CEC Kumar
New Delhi (PTI): Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on Friday.
As many as 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed the notice, a source said.
The signatories include members from all the INDIA bloc parties, the source said, including the Aam Aadmi Party, which has also backed the move despite no longer being formally part of the opposition alliance, the source said.
Some independent MPs have also signed the notice, and several others have expressed interest in joining the initiative, the source added.
This is the first time a notice has been moved seeking the removal of the CEC. According to sources, the notice lists seven charges against Kumar, including alleged "partisan and discriminatory conduct in office", "deliberate obstruction of investigation of electoral fraud" and "mass disenfranchisement."
The opposition parties have accused the CEC of aiding the ruling BJP on several occasions, especially with the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which they alleged aims to help the saffron party at the Centre.
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46 domestic LPG cylinders used for commercial purpose seized in Yadgir
Yadgir (Karnataka) (PTI): Authorities have seized 46 domestic LPG cylinders that were allegedly being used for commercial purposes in hotels during a special inspection drive in the city, officials said on Friday.
The cylinders were seized on Thursday by officials of the Food and Civil Supplies Department after inspecting several hotels, they said.
Deputy Commissioner Harshal Bhoyar told PTI that the domestic cylinders were being used for commercial activities instead of household cooking, which violates the Essential Commodities Act and LPG supply rules.
"In total, 46 such LPG cylinders meant for domestic use that were diverted for commercial usage were seized during the special drive.
He urged residents not to panic about a shortage of domestic LPG in the district," he said.
Bhoyar said the administration will continue such special drives to check the illegal use of LPG cylinders and strict action will be taken if cylinders meant for household use are diverted.
He also said efforts are being made to ensure smooth supply of LPG cylinders for domestic use and discussions are underway with distributors.
He assured the public that the situation is under control and there is adequate supply to meet household demand.
