Mumbai: The appointment of India’s next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has sparked a fresh debate on the separation of powers between the executive and the judiciary, with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s remarks on Thursday evening adding fuel to the discourse
About The Controversy

The controversy comes at a critical juncture as a selection committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to meet on Monday, February 17, to finalize the appointment of the new CEC, following the retirement of Rajiv Kumar on February 18. This meeting will be the first under the new Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023, which has raised concerns about the independence of the Election Commission.

source :Free Press Journal