1 min readNew DelhiApr 3, 2026 12:26 AM ISTHe said, “We have been saying that there is a tacit understanding between the BJP and the EC. Now it has become clear that this is match-fixing in broad daylight.”Almost three weeks after the Opposition submitted a notice seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, TMC Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien on Thursday questioned the “silence” over it and accused the BJP of having a “tacit understanding” with the poll panel.“Notices by 193 MPs to remove CEC ignored. Now more election stunts,” said O’Brien in a post on X on Thursday.Speaking to reporters, the TMC MP said, “The opposition parties submitted a notice seeking a motion to remove CEC Kumar, but there has been no word on it so far.”He said, “We have been saying that there is a tacit understanding between the BJP and the EC. Now it has become clear that this is match-fixing in broad daylight.”On March 13, citing charges including “partisan and discriminatory conduct” and “obstruction of investigation into electoral fraud and SIR (Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls)”, the Opposition had submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament for an impeachment motion against CEC Kumar. Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Derek O'BrienAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Apr 02: Latest NewsCatch him if you can: Javokhir Sindarov lays down the marker at Candidates, with resounding win against Fabiano Caruana; Pragg plays out safe drawPolice investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt matchEarly impressions from IPL 2026: LSG’s confused strategy, MI’s all-guns-blazing approach, CSK’s lacklustre startSameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs dig DC out of trouble, power them to six-wicket win over LSG‘Just want to get paid as much as Akshay Kumar’: When Kareena Kapoor demanded pay parity with male stars; how to ask for it at your workplaceLive BlogIran-US-Israel War Today LIVE Updates: ‘It is time for Iran to make a deal before it’s too late,’ Trump says7 minutes agoDubai News Iran War Live Updates: Several bridges in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan are potential targets for Iran, say reports3 hours agoIran vs US-Israel War Live updates: After Trump speech, France’s Macron says it’s ‘unrealistic’ to open Strait of Hormuz by force3 hours agoAssembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Kerala seeing BJP wave, people fed up with UDF-LDF, says PM Modi4 hours agoRamayana Teaser Live Updates: Fans says ‘Ranbir Kapoor can do anything’; compares Ramayana promo with Varanasi glimpse5 hours ago