Election Commission Shake-Up: Arun Goel’s Surprise Resignation Amidst Preparations for Lok Sabha Poll Announcement
Reasons Behind Election Commissioner Arun Goel's Sudden Resignation Remain Unknown
New Delhi, 09-03-2024 : Election Commissioner Arun Goel has submitted his resignation, departing from his post just weeks before the anticipated Lok Sabha polls. The surprising announcement came on a Saturday, catching many off guard, particularly given the proximity to the expected schedule announcement for the upcoming elections. Goel’s tenure was slated to continue until December 27, adding to the unexpected nature of his departure.
The acceptance of Goel’s resignation by the President was confirmed by the Union Law Ministry through a notification. However, the precise reasons behind his decision to resign remain undisclosed at this time, leaving speculation and curiosity in its wake.
A seasoned bureaucrat and a member of the 1985-batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Goel had assumed his role in the Election Commission in November 2022. His departure further accentuates the existing vacancy within the poll panel following the retirement of Anup Pandey in February. With Goel’s resignation, the Election Commission’s three-member panel now consists solely of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.
The timing and circumstances surrounding Goel’s resignation have sparked interest and raised questions about its implications for the upcoming electoral process. As the nation awaits further developments, the Election Commission faces the task of maintaining its operations and ensuring a smooth transition in the wake of this unexpected change.
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