The IAS fraternity expressed solidarity with CEC Gyanesh Kumar after his public spat with Rahul Gandhi and opposition parties over allegations of vote theft in Bihar.
The Supreme Court is hearing challenges to the Presidential Reference challenging its verdict to impose deadlines on the President and Governors on Bills passed by states.
The vice-presidential election, scheduled for September 9, is expected to set the stage for a keen political contest as both camps rally support ahead of the vote.