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Former Andhra CM Jagan regrets backing 2023 EC law, demands neutral selection body
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- Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called for reforms to ensure the independent appointment of Election Commissioners, expressing regret for his party's past support of the 2023 law. He also accused the ruling TDP-led NDA coalition of using intimidation, police misconduct, and administrative hurdles to prevent YSRCP candidates from filing nominations for upcoming local body elections.
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YSRCP chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday called for reforms in the appointment of Election Commissioners, saying the process must be independent of the government in power. Expressing regret over his party's support for the law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners in 2023, Jagan said the system needed to be revisited to ensure public trust in elections.
“Approving that, I am regretting it now,” Jagan said, referring to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, which his party had supported in Parliament.
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