Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 08:13am on 18 Feb 2025,Tuesday Politics
The Congress party has strongly opposed the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), alleging that the government bypassed Supreme Court scrutiny in the selection process. Kumar, a former bureaucrat, was chosen under a revised system that excludes the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel, a change criticized for undermining transparency. The opposition claims this move compromises the Election Commission’s independence. Congress leaders argue that the appointment reflects the ruling party’s intent to exert control over electoral processes ahead of the upcoming general elections. The controversy has sparked a broader debate on institutional integrity.
