‘Deeply concerning’: Oppn reacts to election commissioner Arun Goel's surprise resignation ahead of LS polls
1 year ago

‘Deeply concerning’: Oppn reacts to election commissioner Arun Goel's surprise resignation ahead of LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Opposition parties on Saturday expressed concern over the surprise resignation of Arun Goel as election commissioner just ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. He alleged that there is absolutely no transparency in how a constitutional institution like the Election Commission has been functioning “It is deeply concerning for the health of the world’s largest democracy that Election Commissioner Mr. Arun Goel has resigned on the cusp of the Lok Sabha elections,” Venugopal wrote on X. The Congress leader added: “This must be explained, and the ECI must be completely non-partisan at all times.” Trinamool MP Saket Gokhale described Goel's resignation as “very very concerning” "Modi Govt has introduced a new law where Election Commissioners will now be appointed with a majority vote of PM Modi & 1 Minister chosen by him. Arun Goel was in line to become the next chief election commissioner after Rajiv Kumar’s tenure ends in February 2025.

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Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as Chief Election Commissioner
1 month ago

Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as Chief Election Commissioner

The Hindu  

Gyanesh Kumar assumed office as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner,of India on February 19. His appointment as CEC was announced after a meeting of the PM-led selection panel which also included Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. During his tenure in the Union Home Ministry, Mr. Kumar played a key role in the setting up …

Gyanesh Kumar to take over as Chief Election Commissioner on February 19; Supreme Court to hear plea against law under which he was appointed
1 month, 1 week ago

Gyanesh Kumar to take over as Chief Election Commissioner on February 19; Supreme Court to hear plea against law under which he was appointed

The Hindu  

Senior Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would take over as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India on February 19, a day when the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition challenging the law under which he was appointed CEC by a three-member panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Kumar is the first CEC to be appointed under …

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, who oversaw Lok Sabha and J&K polls, demits office
1 month, 1 week ago

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, who oversaw Lok Sabha and J&K polls, demits office

The Hindu  

Rajiv Kumar, who oversaw the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the crucial Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, demits office on Tuesday as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner after a nearly three-year tenure marked with high electoral successes but also repeated allegations of bias by opposition parties. Mr. Kumar completed one "full electoral cycle" by overseeing the conduct of elections in …

Chief Election Commissioner appointment: Congress targets government over appointment of new CEC
1 month, 1 week ago

Chief Election Commissioner appointment: Congress targets government over appointment of new CEC

The Hindu  

The Congress on Tuesday slammed the government for "hastily" appointing the new Chief Election Commissioner, saying it undermines the spirit of the Constitution and free elections. First appointment under new law on EC Mr. Kumar was appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner on Monday. Rahul Gandhi on appointment of CEC During the meeting of the committee to select the …

PM-led panel finalises name of next CEC, Congress says 'should've deferred meet'
1 month, 1 week ago

PM-led panel finalises name of next CEC, Congress says 'should've deferred meet'

Hindustan Times  

With Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar set to retire on Tuesday, February 18, the selection committee for appointing his successor met on Monday and reportedly finalised a name. Congress leader Ajay Maken, at a press conference on Monday, said, "Today, a meeting related to the election of the Chief Election Commissioner was held. Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi, who was also …

PM Modi-led panel finalises next CEC, Congress wants govt to defer it till SC hearing: Sources
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi-led panel finalises next CEC, Congress wants govt to defer it till SC hearing: Sources

India TV News  

PM Modi-led panel finalises next CEC, Congress wants govt to defer it till SC hearing: Sources New CEC meeting: Present Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar will be demitting tomorrow on attaining the age of 65. A selection committee headed by PM Modi, on Monday, decided the next Chief Election Commissioner of India and also recommended it to the …

Chief Election Commissioner appointment | What is selection process and row over new law?
1 month, 1 week ago

Chief Election Commissioner appointment | What is selection process and row over new law?

India TV News  

Chief Election Commissioner appointment | What is selection process and row over new law? Prime Minister Narendra Modi and LoP Rahul Gandhi will meet on Monday regarding the appointment of the new Chief Election Commissioner as incumbent Rajiv Kumar is set to retire. This is going to be the first-ever appointment of the CEC, based on the Chief Election Commissioner …

Modi, Rahul will meet next week to choose next CEC
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi, Rahul will meet next week to choose next CEC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is set to demit office on February 18, a selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet early next week to finalise his successor. The panel could meet either on Sunday or Monday ahead of the retirement of incumbent CEC Rajiv Kumar. The panel will choose Kumar’s successor from a …

PM Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi to meet on Feb 17 to name CEC Rajiv Kumar’s successor
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi to meet on Feb 17 to name CEC Rajiv Kumar’s successor

The Hindu  

With Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar set to retire on February 18, a three-member selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet on February 17 to pick his successor. This would be the first time that a CEC is selected under the provisions of the new law — Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act, …

India to get new Chief Election Commissioner soon, PM Modi-chaired panel to meet next week
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1 month, 1 week ago

India to get new Chief Election Commissioner soon, PM Modi-chaired panel to meet next week

India TV News  

PM Modi-led selection committee will meet next week to finalise the name of the next Chief Election Commissioner of India. Rajiv Kumar to get retired on Feb 18 Ahead of the retirement of incumbent Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on February 18, the panel will meet and finalise a name. As per the conventional traditions, before a new law was …

New poll panel chief appointment soon, Gyanesh Kumar leading contender: Sources
1 month, 1 week ago

New poll panel chief appointment soon, Gyanesh Kumar leading contender: Sources

India Today  

A high-level meeting to select the next Chief Election Commissioner will be held on February 17, a day before incumbent Rajiv Kumar's retirement, with Gyanesh Kumar among the top contenders for the post, sources told India Today TV. NEW CEC SELECTION PROCESS Previously, before the introduction of the new statutory provisions for the appointment of the CEC and Election Commissioners, …

Ahead Of CEC's Retirement On Feb 18, Supreme Court Lists Pleas Challenging Election Commissioners' Law For Hearing On Feb 12
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ahead Of CEC's Retirement On Feb 18, Supreme Court Lists Pleas Challenging Election Commissioners' Law For Hearing On Feb 12

Live Law  

On a mentioning of the pleas challenging constitutionality of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which removed the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel appointing Election Commissioners, the Supreme Court today listed the matter for hearing on February 12.Reportedly, urgency in the matter has arisen on account of the impending. On a mentioning of …

Election Commission of India | Hand-holding Indian democracy
11 months ago

Election Commission of India | Hand-holding Indian democracy

The Hindu  

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The year was 1951. The Gist Among the most crucial reforms the CEC introduced were the switching from individual coloured ballot boxes for each candidate to ballot papers and then the Electronic Voting Machines As parties raised doubts over the security of the EVMs, the ECI introduced a …

Election Commission in the eye of a storm
1 year ago

Election Commission in the eye of a storm

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Last week, the surprise resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel and the subsequent developments ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, triggered a nationwide debate on the neutrality and the independence of the election watchdog. Though the Central government has not made any statement on the reasons for the sudden resignation of the EC yet, a high-powered committee chaired …

Rajiv Kumar | A bureaucrat for all seasons
1 year ago

Rajiv Kumar | A bureaucrat for all seasons

The Hindu  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has been in the spotlight after the abrupt resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel, who was scheduled to succeed Mr. Kumar next year as CEC. Mr. Kumar superannuated as Finance Secretary in February 2020 and in less than 45 days, he was appointed as the chief of the Public Enterprises Selection Board — the body …

Enjoyed working with Arun Goel, says CEC Rajiv Kumar; explains how ECI functions
1 year ago

Enjoyed working with Arun Goel, says CEC Rajiv Kumar; explains how ECI functions

Hindustan Times  

While announcing the dates for the 2024 general elections on Saturday, chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar also addressed the elephant in the room – former election commissioner Arun Goel’s abrupt resignation a week ago. ': EC Breaks Silence On Arun Goel's Abrupt Exit Before Poll Date Announcement Kumar said that he enjoyed working with Goel, that everybody should respect the …

Why did Arun Goel resign as election commissioner? CEC Rajiv Kumar replies
1 year ago

Why did Arun Goel resign as election commissioner? CEC Rajiv Kumar replies

Hindustan Times  

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar, in his first reaction to the abrupt resignation of election commissioner Arun Goel, on Saturday said the panel respects if he had “personal reasons” to quit. Rajiv Kumar, flanked by two new election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, was responding to reporters after announcing the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Describing …

New Election Commissioners take charge
1 year ago

New Election Commissioners take charge

The Hindu  

Former bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu on Friday assumed charge as Election Commissioners, a day before the poll body is scheduled to announce the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Mr. Kumar and Mr. Sandhu were on Thursday appointed as Election Commissioners by a high-powered panel, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the first time …

Arun Goel’s resignation : What the resignation of an Election Commissioner ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha Polls implies
1 year ago

Arun Goel’s resignation : What the resignation of an Election Commissioner ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha Polls implies

The Hindu  

The resignation of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner just ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has created ripples in Indian politics. For the first time since 1993, a single-member Election Commission is currently supervising poll preparations in the world’s largest democracy. There is no word on why Mr. Goel, who was handpicked by the BJP government, quit but some …

Letters to The Editor — March 12, 2024
1 year ago

Letters to The Editor — March 12, 2024

The Hindu  

Cracks in the ECI The sudden resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel is bound to raise eyebrows. The report, “‘Differences’ with CEC may have led to Goel quitting”, read in conjunction with a second report,, gives a fair idea to the reader on the divided and divisive opinions among top bureaucrats. When parliamentary elections are round the corner, no responsible …

Plea filed in Supreme Court to restrain govt from appointing election commissioner under new Act
1 year ago

Plea filed in Supreme Court to restrain govt from appointing election commissioner under new Act

Hindustan Times  

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court to restrain the Union government from appointing a new election commissioner under the recently enacted Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. Congress leader Jaya Thakur has filed the petition in the aftermath of Arun Goel's abrupt resignation as election commissioner, which left the three-member poll panel down to …

Congress Leader Moves SC Against Appointment of New CEC, ECs Before Lok Sabha Polls
1 year ago

Congress Leader Moves SC Against Appointment of New CEC, ECs Before Lok Sabha Polls

News 18  

A fresh plea filed in the Supreme Court has sought to restrain the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government from appointing a Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners. The plea further states that there’s urgency in the matter as Lok Sabha polls might be announced anytime soon and one Election Commissioner– Arun Goel– has already resigned. Appointment Of New ECs …

Owaisi surprised over EC Goel's resignation
1 year ago

Owaisi surprised over EC Goel's resignation

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi said the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel was “very surprising and shocking,” days before the announcement of the Lok Sabha polls. “We don't know the reason why he resigned.” Owaisi said and added, “It would be better if he himself or the government would tell the reason behind the resignation… The government should tell …

Did Arun Goel Resign as EC Due to Differences with CEC or Modi Govt, Ask Oppn Parties
1 year ago

Did Arun Goel Resign as EC Due to Differences with CEC or Modi Govt, Ask Oppn Parties

News 18  

A day after Arun Goel resigned as election commissioner, the Congress and other opposition parties on Sunday asked whether he did so due to any differences with the chief election commissioner or the Narendra Modi government. ”The resignation of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner last evening raises three questions,” Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said. TMC leader Saket Gokhla asked, …

Panel, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likely to appoint new Election Commissioners by March 15
1 year ago

Panel, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likely to appoint new Election Commissioners by March 15

The Hindu  

March 10, 2024 10:03 pm | Updated March 11, 2024 08:12 am IST - New Delhi: The two vacancies in the Election Commission, created by the surprise resignation of Arun Goel and the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey, are likely to be filled by March 15, sources indicated on March 10. A high-level selection committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Two Election Commissioners likely to be appointed by March 15, say sources
1 year ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Two Election Commissioners likely to be appointed by March 15, say sources

India TV News  

The appointment of two commissioners in the Election Commission Of India will be made by March 15, said the sources. Days before the schedule of Lok Sabha elections be announced, Goel, one of two commissioners of poll panel on Friday morning, resigned triggereing political outrage. Later, a selection committee headed by the prime minister and comprising a Union minister and …

India’s election commissioner quits weeks before nationwide polls
1 year ago

India’s election commissioner quits weeks before nationwide polls

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Election commissioner Arun Goel’s resignation leaves the three-member constitutional body, which already had a vacant position, with just one active …

‘Differences’ with Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar may have led to Arun Goel’s resignation
1 year ago

‘Differences’ with Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar may have led to Arun Goel’s resignation

The Hindu  

The sudden and unexpected resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel barely a week before the announcement of the Lok Sabha election came as a surprise to many, but insiders in the poll body have pointed out that apparent differences emerged between the Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and the EC during their West Bengal visit to oversee the preparations for …

Arun Goel resigns as election commissioner: Why ex-IAS officer's appointment was also controversial
1 year ago

Arun Goel resigns as election commissioner: Why ex-IAS officer's appointment was also controversial

Hindustan Times  

The abrupt resignation of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner days before the expected announcement of the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has raised eyebrows, with the Congress party claiming that the government doesn't want a “free and fair election.” Arun Goel’s term was until November 2027 and he was slated to become the Chief Election Commissioner in 2025. …

‘Very concerning, shocking’ Opposition reacts to EC Arun Goel’s resignation
1 year ago

‘Very concerning, shocking’ Opposition reacts to EC Arun Goel’s resignation

Live Mint  

Several opposition leaders have expressed their shock regarding the sudden resignation of the Election Commissioner Arun Goel before the Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing the widespread concern across the nation regarding the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. In a post on X, Gokhale wrote, “In a sudden move, Election Commissioner Arun Goel has abruptly resigned. Will now be replaced by a hand-picked, …

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 10, 2024
1 year ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 10, 2024

The Hindu  

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns as Lok Sabha polls approach Days ahead of the announcement of the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha election, Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigned on March 9. Electoral bonds | SBI plea seeking time till June 30 is condemnable: P Chidambaram Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Saturday, March 9, …

Why did Arun Goel resign as election commissioner? What happens next?
1 year ago

Why did Arun Goel resign as election commissioner? What happens next?

Hindustan Times  

Days before the expected announcement of the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, election commissioner Arun Goel on Saturday resigned, sparking speculation behind the sudden move. Arun Goel's tenure was till December 5, 2027, and he would have become chief election commissioner after incumbent Rajiv Kumar retired in February next year. Arun Goel resigned as the election commissioner on …

Pick upright officers to fill up vacancies in the apex poll body
1 year ago

Pick upright officers to fill up vacancies in the apex poll body

New Indian Express  

When a member of the Election Commission of India who is in line to become the Chief Election Commissioner suddenly puts in his papers, it does sound odd. Yet, Election Commissioner Arun Goel sent his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu on March 8 without copying it to his boss, CEC Rajiv Kumar. With three more years left in the …

Arun Goel's resignation: 'Obviously something serious,' says Kapil Sibal
1 year ago

Arun Goel's resignation: 'Obviously something serious,' says Kapil Sibal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha MP and Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Sunday expressed his 'surprise' over the sudden resignation of election commissioner Arun Goel ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, raising questions over the reason behind the resignation of the poll body's official. Sibal, while speaking to ANI said that there is something "serious on the basis of which …

Election Commission or election omission, asks Congress after Arun Goel resigns as EC
1 year ago

Election Commission or election omission, asks Congress after Arun Goel resigns as EC

The Hindu  

The Congress on March 9 expressed "deep concern" over Election Commissioner Arun Goel's resignation and said if the "systematic decimation" of independent institutions is not stopped then democracy shall be usurped by dictatorship. Venugopal said in a post on X, "It is deeply concerning for the health of the world’s largest democracy that Election Commissioner Mr. Arun Goel has resigned …

Who is Arun Goel, The Election Commissioner Who Resigned Just Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls?
1 year ago

Who is Arun Goel, The Election Commissioner Who Resigned Just Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls?

News 18  

Just days before the much-anticipated announcement of 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigned from his post on Saturday. Goel’s resignation comes at a time when the Election Commission, initially a three-member panel, was reduced to two after the retirement of Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey in February. “In pursuance of clause of Section 11 of The Chief …

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns ahead of Lok Sabha polls
1 year ago

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Op India  

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Election Commissioner Arun Goel on Saturday resigned from the post. “In pursuance of clause of Section 11 of The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, the President is pleased to accept the resignation tendered by Shri Arun Goel, Election Commissioner with effect from the 09th March, 2024”, an official statement from …

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns ahead of Lok Sabha polls
1 year ago

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigned just ahead of the Lok Sabha election 2024 and President Droupadi Murmu accepted his resignation on Saturday. Election Commissioner Arun Goel's resignation comes amid the Commission's peak preparation for the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Arun Goel's resignation came amid the peak of Lok Sabha election preparation by the Election Commission. It is deeply concerning for …

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns ahead of Lok Sabha elections; Opposition parties express deep concern
1 year ago

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns ahead of Lok Sabha elections; Opposition parties express deep concern

New Indian Express  

His tenure was till December 5, 2027, and he would have become Chief Election Commissioner after incumbent Rajiv Kumar retired in February next year. According to the new law on appointment of CEC and ECs, a search committee headed by the law minister and comprising two union secretaries will shortlist five names. Last year, the Supreme Court had dismissed a …

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns weeks before Lok Sabha elections
1 year ago

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns weeks before Lok Sabha elections

India TV News  

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns weeks before Lok Sabha elections The resignation of Arun Goel from a key post in the Election Commission of India has come just weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, whose schedule is yet to be announced. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Election Commissioner Arun Goel on Saturday resigned from a key post in the poll …

What's the new bill that wants to keep chief justice out of selection process of poll officers?
1 year, 7 months ago

What's the new bill that wants to keep chief justice out of selection process of poll officers?

Firstpost  

The Centre on Thursday listed in the Rajya Sabha a bill that seeks to replace the Chief Justice of India on a panel advising the president on the appointment of top poll officers with a Union cabinet minister. “The appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners shall not be invalid merely by reason of any vacancy in or …

Supreme Court dismisses PIL challenging appointment of election commissioner Arun Goel
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses PIL challenging appointment of election commissioner Arun Goel

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL challenging appointment of Election Commissioner Arun Goel. Arun Goel as Election Commissioner vide notification dated November 19, 2022, on the ground that the appointment is arbitrary and violative of institutional integrity and independence of Election Commission Of India…,” the plea said. The top court on March 2 had ruled that the appointment …

ADR Moves Supreme Court Challenging Appointment Of Arun Goel As Election Commissioner
1 year, 11 months ago

ADR Moves Supreme Court Challenging Appointment Of Arun Goel As Election Commissioner

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner on the ground that the appointment is arbitrary and violative of institutional integrity and independence of Election Commission Of India and hence in violation of Article 14 and Article 324 of the Constitution of India read with Section 4 of. …

Arun Goel's Appointment As Election Commissioner Raises Pertinent Questions; EC Should Have 6 Years Tenure : Supreme Court
2 years ago

Arun Goel's Appointment As Election Commissioner Raises Pertinent Questions; EC Should Have 6 Years Tenure : Supreme Court

Live Law  

In the judgment giving directions to reform the process of appointment of Election Commissioners, the Supreme Court has observed that the process of appointment of Arun Goel as an Election Commissioner "throws up certain pertinent questions".The Constitution Bench had started hearing the petitions which sought an independent mechanism to appoint Election Commissioners on November 17, 2022. In the judgment giving …

Appointment of an Election Commissioner with tenure less than six years is a clear breach of law: Supreme Court
2 years ago

Appointment of an Election Commissioner with tenure less than six years is a clear breach of law: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the appointment of an Election Commissioner for a tenure less than six years is in “clear breach” of law. The court admitted to being a “little mystified” at Mr. Goel’s voluntary retirement from his old job and his appointment as Election Commissioner on the very same day. How was Mr. Goel so confident …

SC: President to appoint CEC, ECs on advise of committee comprising PM, LoP, CJI
2 years ago

SC: President to appoint CEC, ECs on advise of committee comprising PM, LoP, CJI

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a landmark verdict aimed at insulating the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners from the executive's interference, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that their appointments will be done by the President on the advise of a committee comprising the prime minister, leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India. …

Arun Goel appointment controversy: Know how EC nomination works
2 years, 4 months ago

Arun Goel appointment controversy: Know how EC nomination works

Firstpost  

A five-judge bench led by Justice KM Joseph while hearing a plea seeking reforms in the appointment of Election Commissioners observed that Goel’s file was moved within just 24 hours The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Centre on Arun Goel’s appointment as Election Commissioner and said that his name was finalized at “lightning speed.” A five-judge bench led by …

SC questions 'lightning speed' in appointing Arun Goel as Election Commissioner
2 years, 4 months ago

SC questions 'lightning speed' in appointing Arun Goel as Election Commissioner

Firstpost  

Referring to Arun Goel’s appointment, the Attorney General said his profile is important and not the voluntary retirement which is being made an issue New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the “haste” and “tearing hurry” in appointing Arun Goel as Election Commissioner. At the outset, a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice K M Joseph perused the Centre’s …

Election Commissioners must not be “weak-kneed” yes-men, says SC
2 years, 4 months ago

Election Commissioners must not be “weak-kneed” yes-men, says SC

The Hindu  

Dear reader, We have now made it easier for you to manage your The Hindu newsletter subscriptions in one place! The Supreme Court, whilst hearing the appointment of former IAS officer Arun Goel as Election Commissioner, said the country needs ECs who would not shrink from taking on even the Prime Minister and are not “weak-kneed” yes-men. The Court repeatedly …

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