New CEC pick: Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi govt of exacerbating voters' concerns over integrity of poll process

Rahul Gandhi has criticised the Modi government over the selection process of India's next Chief Election Commissioner, alleging executive interference and violation of a Supreme Court order. Gandhi opposed the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel and requested to delay the appointment until the Supreme Court's hearing on the matter.

New CEC pick: Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi govt of exacerbating voters' concerns over integrity of poll process
Rahul Gandhi has criticised the Modi government over the selection process of India's next Chief Election Commissioner, alleging executive interference and violation of a Supreme Court order. Gandhi opposed the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel and requested to delay the appointment until the Supreme Court's hearing on the matter.