Arun Goel, one of the Election Commissioners, quit unexpectedly. This was just before the Lok Sabha elections. His action drew flak. It happened under the Modi government.
Election crisis in India
Now, many are asking questions about the truthfulness of ‘free and fair’ elections.His term should have ended on December 5, 2027. If he stayed on, he could have taken over as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). That’s because the present CEC, Rajiv Kumar, is due to retire in February next year.NDTV made a report. Those sources say that due to Goel’s quitting, Lok Sabha election dates are now uncertain. These dates were expected to be declared next week.Top officials say that Goel quit for personal reasons. The government tried but couldn’t change its mind.Some thought he quit because he was unwell. But officials confirmed that Goel is not ill. He is in “perfect health.”
Who is Arun Goel
Goel used to be a government worker. He worked as an IAS officer for Punjab in 1985. In November 2022. He joined the Election Commission.When Anup Chandra Pandey retired in February and Goel quit, the Election Commission, usually having three members, was left with only one. That’s Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner.When choosing Chief Election Commissioners and Election Commissioners, a new rule is in place. There’s a team looking for candidates. It’s headed by the law minister and includes two union secretaries. Their task? Find five possible candidates.
