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It completely negates and subjugates the Election Commission to the authority of the Executive and it does away willingly, maliciously the judgement of the Supreme Court and that is why this law is per se like a stillborn child:
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.