Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:40pm on 09 Mar 2024,Saturday India
Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns before the impending Lok Sabha elections, with President Droupadi Murmu accepting his resignation. The reasons for his departure remain undisclosed. Goel, a former IAS officer, assumed office in November 2022 and was scheduled to serve until 2027. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar now shoulders the responsibility of overseeing electoral preparations. Goel's career spans significant roles in various government departments, notably driving the Electric Vehicle movement and managing Central Public Sector Enterprises. The Election Commission is expected to announce election dates next week amidst ongoing changes in the appointment process for new commissioners.
