CEC post: Rahul fires ‘midnight decision’ salvo; BJP questions Cong’s past ‘pliant picks’

Gyanesh Kumar will assume the role of Chief Election Commissioner on a day the Supreme Court reviews a law defining his appointment process. This law, passed by the Parliament and objected to by Congress, had replaced the Chief Justice of India with a Union minister in the selection panel, raising concerns about potential government interference.

​Gyanesh Kumar will assume the role of Chief Election Commissioner on a day the Supreme Court reviews a law defining his appointment process. This law, passed by the Parliament and objected to by Congress, had replaced the Chief Justice of India with a Union minister in the selection panel, raising concerns about potential government interference.