BJP demands Priyank Kharge resign over CEC remarks

Telangana BJP State Secretary Prakash Reddy demanded Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge's resignation on Saturday, accusing him of damaging the Election Commission and Constitution by claiming Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is "absconding." Kharge, backing nationwide protests, questioned Kumar's silence and alleged voter-list manipulation, including mass deletions and bulk Form 7 printing. Reddy said Kharge has no moral right to remain Home Minister.