Chief Election Commissioner
Pavan Varma | Bonds, not black money, gone: All eyes now on EC
Supreme Court's striking down of electoral bonds underscores the need for comprehensive reforms to combat corruption
SC rejects plea against CEC, EC appointments; to hear petitions
The Court agreed to examine a batch of petitions challenging the new Act and issued a notice to the Centre
Lok Sabha passes bill on CEC, ECs’ appointment
The Rajya Sabha had cleared the bill on December 12
AA Edit | EC must show spine in making polls free and fair
Free and fair elections are undoubtedly the key precondition for democracy to thrive
RS Passes Bill to Regulate Appointments, Service Terms of CEC, ECs
The bill seeks to replace the 1991 Act, which did not have a clause related to the appointment of the CEC and other ECs
SC: President to appoint CEC, ECs on advise of committee comprising PM, LoP, CJI
Constitution bench, in a unanimous verdict, held that this norm will continue to hold good till a law on the issue is made by Parliament
'Irreplacable -- a true reformer': Leaders condole former CEC TN Seshan's demise
The 87-year-old was the 10th CEC and died of cardiac arrest.
T N Seshan: A strict and bold man, known for cleaning up India's electoral system
Seshan took the job to revamp whole system when Indian elections were flooded with booth rigging and misuse of the government machinery.
Former Chief Election Commissioner TN Seshan dies at 86
The legendary Seshan was not keeping good health for the past couple of years and passed away around 9.30pm, police official said.
EC: Dissent of Election Commissioners will be recorded
The decision was taken at a meeting of the full Commission which was called specifically to take on board the concerns expressed by Lavasa.