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Watch | How were the new Election Commissioners selected, and why is the new law being criticized?

Election Commissioners appointment: A video explaining the old and new process of appointment of election commissioners and why the new law is being criticized and the Supreme Court angle

The Hindu

Selection and election: On the appointment of Election Commissioners

An executive-driven process has to yield to one more rooted in the constitutional principle of having an independent body to hold free and fair elections in India

The Hindu

Rajiv Kumar | A bureaucrat for all seasons

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar's career, including abrupt resignations and political differences, leading to his current position.

The Hindu

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Dissent is encouraged within the ECI: CEC on Arun Goel’s resignation

New Delhi Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar encourages dissent within the poll panel, addressing the resignation of Arun Goel.

The Hindu

Appointment of EC | Supreme Court to hear plea to bring CJI back in selection committee

Supreme Court to urgently hear plea on unfair advantage in Election Commission appointments, challenging new law.

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — March 12, 2024

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | NDA alliance in T.N. will take full shape in a few days: Vasan

TMC president G.K. Vasan discusses BJP-led alliance in Tamil Nadu, while AISMK founder Sarathkumar supports BJP.

The Hindu

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Congress files petition in Supreme Court to prevent Centre from appointing new ECs

Following the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel last week and the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey, two vacancies of Election Commissioners have arisen. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress leader moves SC seeking to restrain Centre from appointing new ECs

Two vacancies of election commissioners have arisen following the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel and Anup Chandra Pandey’s retirement.

The Hindu

On CEC’s solitary vigil, Supreme Court had said ‘two heads better than one’

Rajiv Kumar is in sole charge of the EC with the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel ahead of the Lok Sabha polls’ announcement.

The Hindu

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

Election Commission vacancies to be filled by March 15, amid concerns over autonomy and upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Opposition parties target the government over Arun Goel’s resignation as Election Commissioner

Opposition questions Arun Goel's resignation from Election Commission, raising concerns over democracy and institutional independence in India.

The Hindu

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

Sudden resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel amid differences with CEC Rajiv Kumar raises questions in India.

The Hindu

India’s opposition slams gov’t as top election official quits ahead of vote

Arun Goel’s resignation leaves poll body with only one of three mandated officials to conduct the election, due by May.

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Morning Digest | Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns ahead of polls; PM to inaugurate projects worth over ₹42,000 crore in U.P., and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 10, 2024

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

The Congress 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

The Hindu

Arun Goel quits as Election Commissioner ahead of polls

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns before 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule announcement, leaving CEC Rajiv Kumar as sole member.

The Hindu

Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner

The Supreme Court on August 4 dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner.

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SC's Constitution Bench orders panel consisting of Prime Minister, LOP, CJI for selecting Election Commissioners

The Constitution Bench of the on Thursday ordered a panel consists the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Chief Justice of India for the selection of Commissioners in the Election Commission of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court Questions ‘Lightning Speed’ In Appointment Of Arun Goel As Election Commissioner

"What was that prevailed upon the government to initiate the process in a manner that everything has to be done within the shortest possible time and super fast?" asked the bench. Read on for details:

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