Former Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla Passes Away at 79

Chawla, known for his reforms and controversies during his tenure, died following brain surgery at a Delhi hospital.

Navin Chawla served as the Chief Election Commissioner of India from April 2009 to July 2010, overseeing the 2009 Lok Sabha elections.
He introduced significant reforms, including enabling third-gender individuals to register as voters under the 'Other' category.
Chawla's tenure was marked by controversy, with allegations of partisanship and a recommendation for his removal by his predecessor, N Gopalaswami, in 2009.
A noted author, Chawla wrote an authorized biography of Mother Teresa in 1992, highlighting his long association with her work.
He passed away at Apollo Hospital in Delhi after undergoing brain surgery, as confirmed by former CEC SY Quraishi and Election Commission officials.