Election Commissioners Appointed

Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu appointed as Election Commissioners by PM led panel.

Gyanesh Kumar & Sukhbir Singh Sandhu appointed as Election Commissioners by PM Modi-led panel.
Selection process follows the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.
Selection committee includes PM Modi, a Union Minister nominated by PM, and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, representing Opposition, expresses dissatisfaction with the shortlisting process.
Supreme Court ruling in March 2023 influences selection panel composition discussions.
Election Commissioners and Chief Election Commissioners previously appointed by President.
Vacancies in EC led to new appointments after recent resignations and retirements.
Kerala cadre IAS officer Gyanesh Kumar brings diverse administrative experience, including overseeing the abrogation of Article 370.
S.S. Sandhu, former Uttarakhand Chief Secretary, appointed as Election Commissioner, contributing his expertise from various administrative roles.
Petitions challenging the appointment procedure of Election Commissioners and CECs under the new law listed for urgent hearing by Supreme Court.