Why is the BJP backing Gyanesh Kumar | Let Me Explain

As demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation grew, it was the BJP that came out in full strength to defend him. A dozen BJP Chief Ministers issued statements, spokespersons were on cue on TV, and Hindutva groups even asked for a Bharat Ratna for him. So why is the BJP so invested in defending Gyanesh Kumar? Is it his record as CEC, or does his long career in the Union government offer a clue? Produced by Akshay Lal, script by Dhanya Rajendran, Camera by Ajay R, Edit by Nikhil Sekhar ET Like Pooja's LME? Support the show: https://rzp.io/rzp/support-lme Subscribe to Newslaundry: https://pages.razorpay.com/nlsm Join the NL-TNM Book Club: https://www.newslaundry.com/book-club Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va61... Download the accessible Newslaundry app: https://www.newslaundry.com/download-app Follow and engage with us on social media: Facebook:   / newslaundry   Twitter:   / newslaundry   Instagram:   / newslaundry