Explained: Does CEC have veto power? How India’s Election Commission takes decisions
Until 2023, the President appointed the chief election commissioner (CEC) and the election commissioners on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers. This arrangement was challenged by petitioners, who argued that the process allowed the government to handpick commissioners.
We haven't written up this one. Live Mint has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.