EC writes to CEOs on voting through postal ballots
Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases between 19th April and 1st June, and the results will be declared on 4th June.
Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases between 19th April and 1st June, and the results will be declared on 4th June.
The selection of the Election Commissioners comes five days after the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel.
The petitioners have sought to restrain the Central government from going ahead with the appointment of two Election Commissioners.
On December 28, 2023, the Central government notified the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act 2023.
The former Supreme Court judge was noting the 'disturbing features' that happened in the country this year including "raids on BBC, and recent judgment of the top court on Article 370 abrogation".
The CEC and ECs will be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of a Selection Committee.
The Bill that seeks to regulate the appointment, conditions of service and term of office of the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners faced strong objections from Opposition parties
The Election Commission of India on Monday held a round-table conference with former Chief Election Commissioners and Election Commissioners to…
