The government introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha to regulate the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners appointments and terms. The Congress criticized it, claiming the bill undermines the Election Commission s independence by granting excessive power to the executive. The bill aims to replace the 1991 Act, introducing changes in appointment procedures, salary matters, and legal protections for CEC and ECs. The Congress argues it violates the Constitution and weakens the EC s autonomy, favoring executive control.
Congress opposes bill to appoint CEC, ECs, saying it subjugates poll body to executive newindianexpress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newindianexpress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
New Bill would lower status of CEC, ECs, say Opposition leaders in Rajya Sabha aninews.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from aninews.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.