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Jagan Mohan Reddy regrets supporting 2023 election commissioner law
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Moneycontrol•19-10-2026, 10:52
Jagan Mohan Reddy regrets supporting 2023 election commissioner law
- •YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy admitted that supporting the 2023 election commissioners appointment bill was a mistake.
- •He criticized the current selection panel process, calling it one-sided and demanding the reinstatement of the Chief Justice of India.
- •The party has historically supported NDA on several legislative matters despite having no formal alliance.
- •YSRCP is currently engaging with Left parties to address issues related to voter list discrepancies in Andhra Pradesh.
Key Questions Answered
YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy admitted it was a mistake to support the 2023 law because the selection panel—comprising the Prime Minister, a Union Cabinet minister, and the Leader of the Opposition—creates a one-sided framework where the ruling party effectively chooses the election commissioners.
Jagan Mohan Reddy called for legislative amendments to restore the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to the election commissioner selection committee, arguing that neutral bodies must oversee appointments so that examiners are not appointed by students.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu accused Jagan Mohan Reddy of opposing the Chief Election Commission procedure simply because the poll panel does not comply with his personal demands.
