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CEC appointment: Rahul fires 'midnight decision' salvo; BJP questions Cong's past 'pliant picks'

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Gyanesh Kumar will assume the role of Chief Election Commissioner on a day the Supreme Court reviews a law defining his appointment process. This law, passed by the Parliament and objected to by Congress, had replaced the Chief Justice of India with a Union minister in the selection panel, raising concerns about potential government interference.
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