The most recent event is the development of a new turn in voter democracy in India through the recommendation of the recent Prime Minister-led commission on the appointment of ex-deputies as new Election Commissioners. The report, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, has oxygen about the fresh mind that will join the poll panel after the high-level meeting on Thursday, which has raised conspiracy against the opposition on transparency issues.
Chetan Chowdhury, after his picture session from his residence, stated that out of six candidates shortlisted by the Law Minister’s search committee, the two of them were supported by the PM’s selection panel by the majority. Nevertheless, he indicated his concern over the omission of the Chief Justice of India from the selection process and the absence of information about how 200, if not more, initial candidates were whittled down to a few.
Finally, the six veterans from the Bureaucracy, namely Utpal Kumar Singh, Pradeep Kumar Tripathi, Gyanesh Kumar, Indevar Pandey, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, and Sudhir Kumar Gangadhar Rahate, entered the final stage. Ultimately, the red carpet was rolled for Gyanesh Kumar, who was at the Home Ministry when Article 370 was revoked. He had played a vital role in this process. As for Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, who is from Punjab, his contribution has also been significant, so both got a chance to lead their respective states.
These two important vacancies occurred after the 14th of February when Anup Chandra Pandey stepped down and after Goel resigned, leaving crucial positions within ECI empty. While the new commissioners ready themselves, eyes will watch out if they will lead the nation’s democratic regime cleanly amidst suspicions from political walls
