Panel led by the Prime Minister decides on the next CEC, Congress states it should have postponed the meeting
The Congress party recommended that the government delay the session to choose the CEC until after the Supreme Court's hearing.
As Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar's retirement approaches on Tuesday, February 18, the committee responsible for selecting his replacement convened on Monday and reportedly reached a decision.
According to government sources mentioned in a PTI news report, it is anticipated that the announcement regarding the next CEC will be made "within a few hours."
The selection committee includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Union Minister chosen by the PM, and Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Nevertheless, Congress indicated that the government should postpone the meeting to appoint the CEC until the Supreme Court conducts its hearing.
During a press conference on Monday, Congress leader Ajay Maken stated, "A meeting concerning the election of the Chief Election Commissioner occurred today. The Congress party is of the opinion that since the Supreme Court has indicated it will hear the matter on February 19 and a ruling will be provided regarding the committee's structure, today’s meeting ought to have been delayed..."
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February 18, 2025 at 08:32AM
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