Rahul Gandhi seeking to undermine government’s constitutional mandate through ‘malicious’ judicial activism: BJP

Rahul Gandhi seeking to undermine government’s constitutional mandate through ‘malicious’ judicial activism: BJP

BJP dismisses Rahul Gandhi's criticism of CEC appointment as politically motivated, accuses him of undermining elected government.

Disrespectful: Rahul Gandhi's dissent on 'midnight' move to pick poll body chief

Rahul Gandhi, who was part of the panel to pick the chief election commissioner, said the government's hasty move was disrespectful and discourteous.

Congress targets govt over appointment of new Chief Election Commissioner

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday slammed the government for “hastily” appointing the new chief election commissioner, saying it undermines the spirit of the Constitution and free elections. Congress leader Manickam Tagore said democracy deserves better after the government appointed Gyanesh Kumar as CEC. “The Government’s hasty midnight appointment of the new CEC undermines the spirit of our Constitution and free elections. As LoP Rahul Gandhi…

Lop Rahul Gandhi Criticises Govt Over CEC Appointment; Submits Dissent Note

New Delhi, Feb 18: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has strongly criticised the Centre for appointing Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in a late-night decision. Kumar, a retired IAS officer from the Kerala cadre, replaces Rajiv Kumar following his retirement. LoP Gandhi questioned the urgency of the appointment, pointing out that the composition of the selection committee is under judicial revi…

Congress Asks Govt to Wait for SC Hearing Before Deciding on New Chief Election Commissioner  - Clarion India

The Congress’ statement came soon after a meeting of the three-member selection committee, also attended by Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha. NEW DELHI — The Congress on Monday asked the government to adjourn the meeting to select the new Chief Election Commissioner until the Supreme Court hears on February 19 a petition on the constitution of the selection panel. The Congress’ statement came soon after a meeting of the …