EC Refuses to Disclose CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Official Travel Expenses: Gokhale
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- The Election Commission declined to disclose the official travel expenses of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing that the information is “personal” and therefore exempt from the Right to Information Act.
- The request was made by former Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale, who sought details of Kumar’s domestic and international visits and related costs.
- The refusal has drawn criticism from opposition lawmakers who argue that transparency is essential for public accountability.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
How each side framed it
'What makes Gyanesh Kumar so special'? Saket Gokale flays Election Commission for refusing to disclose details on expenditure
EC Refuses to Disclose CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Official Travel Expenses: Gokhale
Timeline
First reported by Deccan Chronicle on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle