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‘Chori’ in DNA of BJP, their leaders ‘gaddar’: Cong steps up attack on ‘vote theft’ issue at Delhi rally

‘Chori’ in DNA of BJP, their leaders ‘gaddar’: Cong steps up attack on ‘vote theft’ issue at Delhi rally

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Stepping up the campaign on the issue of alleged election irregularities, top Congress leaders on Sunday attacked the BJP and the election commissioners at a rally in the national capital, alleging that “vote chori” is in the ruling party’s DNA and its leaders were “gaddar” who were conspiring to take away voting rights of people and should be removed from power. **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image received on Dec. 14, 2025, LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses the gathering during the ‘Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod’ rally, at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. (AICC via PTI Photo)(PTI12_14_2025_000388A)(AICC) Addressing a ‘Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod’ mega rally at the Ramlila grounds as the Congress sought to build public support on the issue after its Bihar defeat, Rahul Gandhi vowed to oust the “Narendra Modi-RSS government” by following the path of truth and non-violence as shown by Mahatma Gandhi. “This fight is between ‘satya’ and ‘asatya’ (truth and untruth). We will stand behind ‘satya’ and will remove Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and …

Narendra Modi interview: ‘Those close to ‘family’ were made ECs,’ PM counters lack of level playing field charge | Latest News India

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dismissed the Opposition’s charge of lack of a level playing field and countered that in the previous governments, those “close to the family were made Election Commissioners.” New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during an interview with Asian News International (ANI) Editor-in-Chief Smita Prakash (Unseen), in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo)(ANI) In an interview with ANI broadcasted on Monday, PM Modi, when asked about the charge of lack of a ‘level playing field’ and the alleged influence over agencies like the ED, CBI, EC, etc., PM said: “Out of these, not a single law ( ED, CBI filing cases) was brought by my government, on the contrary, Election Commission reforms were brought by my government…Those close to the ‘family’ were made Election Commissioners who later got Rajya Sabha seats and ministries…We (BJP) can’t play at that level.” Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! (This is a developing story. Please get back to check …

System to pick ECs is valid even if no judge is on panel, says govt | Latest News India

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New Delhi The Union government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that it was justified in appointing two new election commissioners (ECs) under a recently enacted statute because the new law envisions a “democratic, collaborative and inclusive” regime that cannot be faulted solely for not having a judge on the selection panel. The Supreme Court. (AP) The Centre submitted its affidavit in the court a day before a pair of applications demanding a stay on the operation of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, is to be taken up by a bench led by justice Sanjiv Khanna. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. “The case of the petitioners is premised on one fundamental fallacy that independence can only be maintained in any authority when the selection committee is of a particular formulation. It must be noted that the independence of the Election Commission, or any other organisation or authority, does not arise from and is not attributable to …

New Election Commissioners take charge

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Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar poses for a picture with the newly-appointed Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi on Friday. | Photo Credit: ANI Former bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu on Friday assumed charge as Election Commissioners, a day before the poll body is scheduled to announce the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Mr. Kumar and Mr. Sandhu were on Thursday appointed as Election Commissioners by a high-powered panel, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the first time that Election Commissioners have been appointed in accordance with the new Chief Election Commissioner and other Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, which was brought in by the Government in December last year. The two Election Commissioners were appointed following vacancies rendered in the commission by the sudden resignation of EC Arun Goel on March 9 and retirement of EC Anup Chandra Pandey on February 15. Mr. Kumar, a Kerala cadre IAS officer, superannuated as the Cooperation Secretary. He …

‘Action-Packed Week Ahead’: New Election Commissioners Take Charge Today Amid Poll Date Buzz

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CEC Rajiv Kumar with the two newly-appointed Election Commissioners, Gyanesh Kumar & Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu. (Image: X/ Spokesperson ECI) The two newly-appointed Election Commissioners were appointed by the selection panel chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday Ahead of the date announcement for the Lok Sabha Elections, the newly-appointed Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu are scheduled took charge of the Commission on Friday. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar welcomed the two newly-appointed Election Commissioners on-board. The duo were appointed by the selection panel chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. An official statement issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on Thursday said, “In exercise of powers conferred by Section 4 of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023 (Act No. 49 of 2023), the President is pleased to appoint Gyanesh Kumar, IAS (Retd.) and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, IAS (Retd.), as Election Commissioners in the Election Commission of India, with effect from the date they assume charge …

Gyanesh Kumar, Sukhbir Sandhu appointed as election commissioners: Govt notification | Latest News India

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The government on Thursday notified the appointment of ex-bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as election commissioners, hours after prime minister Narendra Modi-led high-powered committee sat down to fill the two vacancies in the Election Commission of India (ECI), which, prior to the new appointments, only had Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar. New Delhi, March 14 (ANI): Former bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar (left) and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu were appointed as the Election Commissioners, in New Delhi on Thursday. “The President is pleased to appoint Shri Gyanesh Kumar, IAS (Retd.) and Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, IAS (Retd.) as Election Commissioners in the Election Commission of India with effect from the date they assume charge of their office,” the Ministry of Law and Justice said in a notification, a screenshot of which was shared by news agency PTI. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. The appointments were necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Arun Goel from the ECI; Goel stepped down on March 9. At the time of his resignation, …

PM Modi to chair meet today to select new election commissioner | Latest News India

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday chair the first meeting under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 to select a new election commissioner (EC) to replace Anup Chandra Pandey, who is due to retire on February 15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI) The new act, which came into effect on January 2, stipulates that the President will appoint CEC and ECs upon the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Prime Minister, a Cabinet minister, and the leader of Opposition or leader of the largest Opposition party in the Lok Sabha. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Also read: Over 1.66 cr voters struck off rolls ahead of Lok Sabha polls: EC informs SC Government functionaries aware of the matter said that law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and the Congress’s floor leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury were expected to attend the meeting that will be held at the PM’s residential office …

Appointment of CEC, EC | Supreme Court refuses to stay new law; issues notice for hearing in April

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Supreme Court Justice Sanjiv Khanna asks “How can we stay a statute?”. | Photo Credit: ANI The Supreme Court on January 12 declined to stay a new law which brushed aside an apex court judgment to include the Chief Justice of India as a member of the high-powered selection committee to appoint Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. “How can we stay a statute?” Justice Sanjiv Khanna, leading a Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta, asked petitioner Dr. Jaya Thakur’s lawyers. Also read | Rajya Sabha passes Bill to appoint Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners The Bench however issued notice to the Union of India and listed the case for hearing in April. “The law is against the very concept of separation of powers,” senior advocate Vikas Singh, for the petitioner, submitted. “The CEC and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 has diluted the Supreme Court judgment by replacing the Chief Justice of India with a Union Cabinet Minister,” Ms. Thakur, a Congress party leader, argued. Her petition argued …

What does newly passed Bill on appointment of top three election officials say? | Latest News India

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Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a Bill aimed at establishing a new process for appointing Chief Election Commissioners (CEC) and two Election Commissioners (ECs). Previously, the Rajya Sabha had given its nod to this Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 on December 12. With both Houses’ approval, the legislation has now passed through Parliament and awaits the President’s assent. Proceedings of Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI) Introduced in the Upper House during the monsoon session’s final days on August 10, the bill underwent amendments and was presented on December 12 in the Parliament. Union law minister Arjun Meghwal highlighted that this legislation was prompted by a Supreme Court ruling. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now Article 324(2) of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint the CEC and ECs. This rule specifies that the President, acting upon the advice of the prime minister and the council of ministers, will …