‘Get Lost’: Derek O’Brien says CEC Gyanesh Kumar insulted TMC delegation; ECI claps back
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‘Get Lost’: Derek O’Brien says CEC Gyanesh Kumar insulted TMC delegation; ECI claps back

Indian Express·2h ago·Anger

What Happened

TMC Parliamentary Leader Derek O'Brien claimed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar told his party's delegation to 'get lost' during a Wednesday meeting at ECI headquarters in New Delhi. O'Brien, alongside MPs Sagarika Ghose, Menaka Guruswamy, and Saket Gokhale, presented concerns about six officials in West Bengal. ECI disputed the account, stating O'Brien shouted and interrupted. O'Brien challenged ECI to release video evidence. Tensions between TMC and ECI have escalated during West Bengal elections.

Key Entities

Derek O'BrienGyanesh KumarTMC (Trinamool Congress)Election Commission of IndiaWest BengalSagarika GhoseMenaka GuruswamySaket Gokhale

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