Sitaram Yechury · ECI Files

9 Mar 2024CLAIMCLAIMS

Congress says Goel's resignation shows no transparency in the Commission

Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal said the party was deeply concerned and alleged there was no transparency in how the Commission functions or in how the government pressures it. CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury called the timing very concerning.

Attributed to K.C. Venugopal (Congress); Sitaram Yechury (CPI-M)

Arun Goel K.C. Venugopal Sitaram Yechury

RESPONSE

CEC Rajiv Kumar says Goel's personal space should be respected (2024-03-16)

See selection-law-cec-on-goel-resignation for the CEC's comment. No government response to the charge of pressure was found.

SOURCES

TIER 3 · PRESSArun Goel quits as Election Commissioner weeks before Lok Sabha electionsDeccan Herald2024-03-09

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