West Bengal BJP Chief Sukanta Majumdar has publicly expressed support for Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, suggesting that the official deserves the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors. This endorsement arrives during a period of heightened public and political scrutiny regarding the internal operations of the Election Commission of India.

The controversy stems from recent reports alleging that two election commissioners raised objections to specific decisions purportedly made in their names. These reports center on the 'SIR' (Systematic Improvement and Reform) exercise, a procedural initiative that has reportedly caused friction within the commission. While the Election Commission has not issued a detailed public rebuttal to these specific claims, the internal tension has become a subject of significant political debate.

Majumdar’s comments are viewed by political analysts as an attempt to bolster the credibility of the commission amid opposition criticism. The opposition has frequently questioned the impartiality of the poll panel, and these reports of internal dissent have provided a new focal point for those critiques. Conversely, the BJP and its supporters maintain that the commission is functioning within its mandate and that the internal reports are being exaggerated for political gain. The situation remains fluid as stakeholders await further clarification from the Election Commission regarding the alleged procedural disputes.