One of the reasons why BJP under Modi won the last assembly elections so handsomely was; that the then CEC, one Me J.M. Lyngdoh, had taken it upon himself to remove him, and it was conspicuous. Present CEC seems to be following his predecessor's path, and thus contribute to Modi's victory.
Best chance the Modi-bashers have in the coming elections will have is; by leaving him alone, and concentrating on the job in hand.