In a stunning development, Election Commissioner Arun Goel has resigned from his position ahead of the highly anticipated Lok Sabha polls. This unexpected move comes despite Mr. Goel’s tenure being scheduled to continue until 2027.
President [Droupadi Murmu], who accepted Goel’s resignation, has confirmed the decision. Mr. Goel, a seasoned bureaucrat from the 1985 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), had been serving as Election Commissioner since .
His departure raises questions and speculation about the reasons behind this sudden exit, with political circles abuzz with conjecture. The Electoral Commission’s functioning and preparations for the upcoming elections may now face scrutiny in light of this development.