How is Chied Election Commission selected

<p>Appointments to the Election Commission are currently the central government’s prerogative. The SC has now given the Opposition and the judiciary a say in the matter, ruling that the CEC and ECs must be appointed by the President on the advice of a committee comprising the PM, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India</p><p><br /></p>
The selection process for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) in India involves the following points: 1. Appointments: The central government is responsible for appointing the CEC and ECs. 2. Inclusion of the Opposition and Judiciary: In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India has expanded the selection process by involving the Opposition and the judiciary. The President must now appoint the CEC and ECs based on the advice of a committee. 3. Committee Composition: The committee advising the President comprises the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament), and the Chief Justice of India. 4. President's Role: The President, as per the advice of the committee, makes the final decision on appointing the CEC and ECs. This new process aims to bring transparency, inclusivity, and a wider perspective in the selection of key figures responsible for overseeing India's elections.
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