Top Court Refuses To Delay "Most Important" Hearing In Poll Body Selection Case
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Summary
In March 2023, Supreme Court ruled the CEC and other Election Commissioners should be selected by a panel comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India.
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Type Scheme
Source NDTV - India
Published Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right