PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldPiyush Goyal Accuses Congress of Undermining EC Independence
Union Minister Piyush Goyal accused the Congress party of compromising the Election Commission's independence by rewarding former poll officials with political roles and honours. He cited examples like former Chief Election Commissioners TN Seshan and MS Gill, alleging Congress appointed them as candidates, cabinet members, and governors to influence the poll panel. Goyal questioned Congress's criticism of the EC under BJP rule.
Deccan Herald··New Delhi


