Election Commissioners Appointed

• 15 Mar 2024

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.