ADVERTISEMENTThe Trinamool parliamentarian explained: "It's time for all Opposition parties to get together to take strong action against the CEC. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee had had a showdown with the Election Commission over SIR in Bengal during a visit to New Delhi. Venugopal had responded to reporters on her remark, saying: "The Trinamool Congress has already contacted the Congress.... The impeachment of a CEC is governed by rules similar to those for removing a Supreme Court judge. At least 100 members of the Lok Sabha and 50 from the Rajya Sabha are required to endorse the notice.

Source: The Telegraph March 10, 2026 16:49 UTC