Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Home Minister Amit Shah and Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, has recommended the new chief election commissioner to President Droupadi Murmu. Although the name wasn't announced, senior election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is expected to take charge. A Supreme Court challenge to the 2023 law on CEC appointments is set for hearing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Home Minister Amit Shah and Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, has recommended the new chief election commissioner to President Droupadi Murmu. Although the name wasn't announced, senior election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is expected to take charge. A Supreme Court challenge to the 2023 law on CEC appointments is set for hearing.