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SC to hear petitions challenging law on selection of CEC and ECs

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, posted for February 4 a batch of petitions challenging validity of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act 2023, that excludes the Chief Justice of India from a panel for the selection of the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commissioners and gives majority to the government in the selection process.

BJP MLA who demanded Munde’s ouster now makes U-turn

Maharashtra BJP MLA Suresh Dhas who repeatedly made several statements seeking the resignation of Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde, made a U-turn on Wednesday and even denied seeking his ouster after Ajit Pawar-led NCP's MLC Amol Mitkari made several allegations against Dhas.