India  
 
NewsR.in

'Disrespectful for PM and HM to have made midnight decision': Rahul Gandhi on new CEC selection

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Rahul Gandhi criticises the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel for the Chief Election Commissioner, calling the process disrespectful. He argues that the midnight decision by PM Modi and Home Minister Meghwal undermines the Election Commission's credibility, especially with a Supreme Court hearing imminent.
0
shares		ShareTweetSavePostSend
 

You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Rahul Gandhi Rahul Gandhi Indian politician (born 1970)

Amid Bengaluru stampede row, Siddaramaiah & DK Shivakumar summoned to Delhi

 Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar are summoned to Delhi by Rahul Gandhi for a damage-control meeting following the Bengaluru stampede that killed 11..
IndiaTimes

'Ink of dictatorship ...’: Opposition slams 11 years of Modi govt; Cong releases report card for 'detailed expose'

 As Narendra Modi's government marked 11 years, the BJP lauded a period of transformation, while opposition parties sharply criticized its performance. Rahul..
IndiaTimes

'Free of cost': EC counters Rahul Gandhi's voter roll demand; says polls details already provided

 Following Rahul Gandhi's repeated attacks, the Election Commission (EC) has advised him to download Maharashtra voter rolls from its website for free. The EC..
IndiaTimes

Top 5 news of the day: Wife of Meghalaya honeymooner arrested; Rahul Gandhi asks EC for 'exact date' to publish voter rolls; & more

 A woman in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly plotting her husband's murder during their honeymoon with her lover and hired killers. Rahul Gandhi urged the..
IndiaTimes

'Good first step': Rahul on report EC will publish Maharashtra poll voter rolls; asks poll body to specify 'exact date'

 Rahul Gandhi has urged the Election Commission to specify the date for providing voter rolls from the Maharashtra and Haryana legislative elections, welcoming..
IndiaTimes

Chief Justice of India Chief Justice of India Presiding judge of the Supreme Court of India

Judges taking poll plunge or govt posts after retirement improper: CJI

 CJI B R Gavai has voiced ethical concerns regarding judges accepting government positions or contesting elections post-retirement, potentially undermining public..
IndiaTimes

Collegium system reforms can't be at cost of judicial independence: CJI

 Amidst calls for reform, CJI Gavai defended the collegium system, emphasizing that judicial independence must be paramount in appointments to the Supreme Court..
IndiaTimes

'Graft in judiciary has negative impact'

 Amidst the uproar over the discovery of a large sum of cash at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence, Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai addressed the critical..
IndiaTimes

Ex-judges in post-retirement jobs or poll fray hit public trust: CJI

 CJI B R Gavai expressed concerns about judges resigning to contest elections or accepting government posts post-retirement, highlighting potential ethical issues..
IndiaTimes

Election commission Body which oversees elections

'BJP IT cell knows election dates before EC': Tejashwi Yadav alleges 'institutional hijack'; blames Modi govt

 RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused the BJP-led central government of hijacking constitutional institutions since 2014, echoing Rahul Gandhi's concerns about..
IndiaTimes

Rahul's claims absurd, bring into disrepute Cong's own polling reps, say EC officials

 Election Commission officials have strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims of "fixing" the Maharashtra polls, dismissing them as absurd and disrespectful to the..
IndiaTimes

Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court of the United States Highest court of jurisdiction in the US

Cash haul row: Justice Yashwant Varma left with only one option - how can he avoid impeachment?

 Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad High Court is facing potential impeachment during the Monsoon session due to a corruption case. A fire at his residence..
IndiaTimes

Vodafone Idea vs SC dispute: Akshaya Moondra's AGR relief remark raises eyebrows; triggers debate on top court's ruling

 Vodafone Idea's CEO Akshaya Moondra's claims of ongoing talks with the government for AGR relief have sparked legal criticism. Experts deem his statements..
IndiaTimes

SC: Cop pulling in-laws into cruelty case unfortunate

 The Supreme Court, concerned about the misuse of Section 498A IPC, has dismissed a 23-year-old dowry harassment case filed by a Delhi Police sub-inspector..
IndiaTimes

Man died playing with gun in 2010, finds SC, acquits friend

 A tragic accident led to a decade-long legal battle for Vaibhav, wrongly convicted of murdering his friend Mangesh. The Supreme Court overturned the conviction,..
IndiaTimes

Supreme Court quashes rape FIR, finds complainant's intent 'manipulative'

 The Supreme Court has dismissed rape charges against a man, citing the woman's 'aggressive sexual behaviour' and 'manipulative tendencies' as reasons. The court..
IndiaTimes

Narendra Modi Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India since 2014

J&K terror down 69%, Naxal violence deaths drop 70% under PM Modi rule: Amit Shah hails 11 years of BJP government

 Home minister Amit Shah highlighted significant progress in India's economic revival, social justice, and national security under the Narendra Modi government...
IndiaTimes

PM Modi to meet delegates who took India's Operation Sindoor message to the world

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet with multi-party delegations on Tuesday, who recently concluded visits to various world capitals to advocate..
IndiaTimes

'Golden period' or 'only propaganda': BJP, Congress spar as PM Modi's NDA government completes 11 years in office

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 11 years of his government, highlighting India's development under the NDA, guided by "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka..
IndiaTimes

11 years of PM Modi: BJP chief JP Nadda hails shift from ‘politics of appeasement’ to 'performance'; lists out achievements

 BJP President JP Nadda asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11 years in power have transformed Indian politics, shifting the focus from appeasement to..
IndiaTimes

Related videos from verified sources

Rahul Gandhi Lok Sabha Speech: 'Slams' President's Address, Criticizes Modi Govt in Motion of Thanks [Video]

Rahul Gandhi Lok Sabha Speech: 'Slams' President's Address, Criticizes Modi Govt in Motion of Thanks

In his full Motion of Thanks speech in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi unleashed a scathing critique of the government, calling out its failure to address pressing issues like unemployment and economic..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 38:47Published

Related news from verified sources

PM Modi to be chief guest for 2nd time at Mauritius' national day celebration

 PM Narendra Modi is set to visit Mauritius next month as the chief guest for their national day celebrations, marking the 57th anniversary of their independence....
IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News

'Aapko toh ghar mein sunne nahi milega': PM Modi's praise, dig and shayari dedication for Kharge

 PM Narendra Modi dedicated a shayari to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha, lauding his public service while also aiming a dig at him. Modi...
IndiaTimes

Telangana CM claims PM Modi not from backward classes by birth, BJP hits back

 BJP criticised Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for his remarks on PM Modi's caste. CM Reddy claimed Modi's caste was classified as forward caste before becoming...
IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News