Election Commissioner Arun Goel Resigns Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

The sudden departure of Arun Goel from the Election Commission raises concerns over the integrity of the upcoming elections and the appointment process for new commissioners.

• Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigned citing personal reasons, just before the announcement of the 2024 Lok Sabha election dates, leaving the Election Commission with only one member.
• The resignation has sparked concerns and criticism from opposition parties, highlighting a systematic erosion of independent institutions and questioning the fairness of the upcoming elections.
• A new law enacted last year changed the appointment process for the country's top election officers, excluding the Chief Justice of India from the selection process.
• A Supreme Court petition seeks to restrain the Centre from appointing new Election Commissioners, citing a 2023 order for a more transparent appointment process.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair a key meeting on March 15 to appoint two new Election Commissioners.

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