Posted 3/16/2024, 1:19:13 PM
Election Commissioner Goel's Sudden Exit 'Respected' by CEC Kumar, Tradition of Dissent Seen as Healthy
- CEC Rajiv Kumar reacted to Arun Goel's resignation, calling him a "distinguished team member" and "friend"
- Kumar said Goel's "personal space" should be respected regarding his reasons for resigning
- Noted tradition of "dissent within commission is encouraged" as three minds are better than one
- Goel resigned suddenly in March 2023 ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls after a short tenure
- Two new election commissioners - Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sandhu - were appointed after Goel's exit