A new Election Commissioner will be chosen during the meeting scheduled for March 15th

A meeting on March 15 will select a new Election Commissioner after Arun Goel’s resignation

Sources have indicated that a meeting will be held on March 15 to select a new Election Commissioner following Arun Goel’s resignation

The resignation of Arun Goel as the Election Commissioner of India has sparked concerns and raised questions about the transparency and functioning of the Election Commission. With the Lok Sabha elections just around the corner, the timing of Goel’s departure has raised eyebrows among opposition figures.

The meeting to select the new Election Commissioner is scheduled for March 15, and it is reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the meeting. The presence of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the leader of the largest opposition party, indicates an attempt to maintain a sense of bipartisan cooperation in the selection process.

The Lok Sabha elections, which are expected to witness a record number of voters, are anticipated to take place in April-May. However, no official confirmation has been provided regarding the exact dates. The timing of Goel’s resignation, just days before the elections, has added to the uncertainty surrounding the electoral process.

The Ministry of Law and Justice announced that Indian President Droupadi Murmu had accepted Goel’s resignation, but no specific reason was given for his departure. This lack of transparency has further fueled concerns among opposition figures.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the timing of Goel’s resignation, suggesting that it raises doubts about the integrity of the Election Commission. K.C. Venugopal, the general secretary of the Congress party, expressed deep concern over the resignation, emphasizing the need for transparency in the functioning of a constitutional body like the Election Commission.

The resignation of Arun Goel has not only created a vacancy in the Election Commission but has also highlighted the need for a more transparent and accountable electoral process. As the selection of the new Election Commissioner approaches, all eyes will be on the meeting scheduled for March 15, hoping for a fair and unbiased selection process.