The EC has become a pale shadow of what it was under Seshan, consisting with some exceptions of compliant officers grateful for their appointment. A strong and independent EC is imperative for preserving the credentials of the world’s largest democracy
India News: M M Rajendran, former chief secretary of Tamil Nadu and Odisha governor, passed away at the age of 88. He was a top-ranking IAS officer from Madras Ch
Former CEC N Gopalaswami termed the move as rather ‘unfortunate even as he maintained that even if attempted, no one can take away the high status of the ECIs office which still works on the touchstone of stalwarts like TN Seshan.
Rajiv Gandhi's decision to reject Seshan's advice had significant implications for him later, as the Congress often blames the withdrawal of his SPG security cover by the VP Singh government as the reason behind his assassination.