2024 Lok Sabha Election Dates to be Announced, New Commissioners Appointed Amid Controversy

The Election Commission of India is set to announce the 2024 Lok Sabha election dates, as the Supreme Court refuses to stay the appointment of new commissioners under a contentious law.

The Election Commission of India will announce the 2024 Lok Sabha election dates at 3 pm on March 16, along with dates for four state assembly elections.
The Supreme Court refused to stay the appointment of new Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, under a law excluding the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel.
The appointments of Kumar and Sandhu come ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, filling vacancies created by retirements and a resignation.
Criticism arose over the selection process for the new Election Commissioners, with the Congress expressing concerns about the procedure and transparency.
The Model Code of Conduct will come into effect immediately after the election dates are announced.