In this episode of โEditorial,โ Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Following the Union law ministryโs announcement of Goelโs resignation, Election Commission officials found themselves puzzled, especially considering the remaining three years of Goelโs tenure and the expected elevation to the position of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in 2025. According to information obtained from five officials interviewed by HT, it became apparent that Goel and CEC Rajiv Kumar had experienced differences, ranging from routine matters to more complex issues. However, these disagreements failed to provide a clear explanation for Goelโs sudden decision to resign. Notably, a significant point of contention between them was the Election Commissionโs order on February 17, 2023, regarding the allocation of the Shiv Senaโs party name and poll symbol to the Eknath Shinde faction based on legislative majority, as disclosed by four officials to HT.
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