THE NEWS FREEDOM
NEW DELHI, MARCH 9
Election Commissioner, Arun Goel, has tendered his resignation just days before the Lok Sabha elections, a move that has taken many by surprise. The resignation has been duly accepted by the President, raising speculation ahead of the impending announcement of election dates next week. Citing personal reasons for his decision, Goel stated that despite efforts by the government to dissuade him from stepping down, he remained firm in his resolve. His tenure, which was set to extend till December 2027, as per the media reports. The Union Law and Justice Ministry issued a gazette notification on Saturday, confirming the acceptance of Goel’s resignation with immediate effect from March 9.