Appointing new Election Commissioner now not morally right: Congress’ Karti Chidambaram

After Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigned ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said that though Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to hold a meeting on March 15 to appoint a new person for the post, it is not “morally” right. “With a few days left for the announcement of the election schedule, […]

Former bureaucrat Arun Goel assumes charge as new Election Commissioner

Former bureaucrat Arun Goel, assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner of India on Monday. Arun Goel a former IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, was on Saturday appointed as Election Commissioner. The Minister of Law and Justice on Saturday notified the appointment made by President Droupadi Murmu. “The President is pleased to appoint Arun Goel, IAS (Retd.) […]

Opposition seeks Pak Chief Justice, Election Commissioner’s intervention in no-trust vote

Calling Imran Khan government’s decision to prevent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) members from participating in the no-confidence resolution unconstitutional, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has asked the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) and Chief Election Commissioner to intervene and ensure the protection of lawmakers’ right to vote. Bilawal termed the government’s decision a violation of article 6 […]