Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The sudden resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel ahead of Lok Sabha elections raises concerns about transparency and fairness, with only one member remaining in the Election Commission.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The sudden resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel ahead of Lok Sabha elections raises concerns about transparency and fairness, with only one member remaining in the Election Commission.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The sudden resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel ahead of the Lok Sabha elections drew criticism about the Modi-led government and has raised questions about the transparency of 'free and fair' elections.

His tenure was till December 5, 2027, and he would have become Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) after incumbent Rajiv Kumar retired in February next year.

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According to a report by NDTV citing sources, the announcement of Lok Sabha election dates, expected next week, is uncertain due to Goel's resignation. According to top officials, Goel resigned citing personal reasons, despite efforts from the government to persuade him otherwise. Speculation about health being a factor in his resignation was dismissed, with officials confirming that Goel is in “perfect health".