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” (page 1), read in conjunction with a second report, (Inside pages, “Two heads better than one, said SC on CEC’s solitary vigil”), gives a fair idea to the reader on the divided and divisive opinions among top bureaucrats. Absolute powers with one individual is never desirable.
This is a year of the general election, and it is incumbent on the Chief Election Commissioner to exercise utmost care and caution in discharging a Himalayan assignment.
