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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's 'Dictatorship' Remark on ECI: Politics Heats Up Before SC Hearing.
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News18•04-10-2026, 20:16
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's 'Dictatorship' Remark on ECI: Politics Heats Up Before SC Hearing.
- •Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh attacked the opposition for questioning the Election Commission's appointment process and EVMs.
- •He claimed that before 2023, there was no clear process for appointments in the Election Commission, which was like 'Hitler's dictatorship'.
- •Singh's statement comes ahead of a significant Supreme Court hearing on October 5 regarding petitions concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the ECI's functioning.
- •He stated that in 2023, following Supreme Court directions, Parliament enacted a law establishing a three-member committee including the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, and a Union Minister.
- •Brij Bhushan cited the appointments of former Chief Election Commissioners Naveen Chawla and M.S. Gill, questioning the selection process during past Congress governments.
Key Questions Answered
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stated that before Parliament enacted a clear appointment law in 2023, the lack of a structured process for selecting election commissioners was like a Hitler-like dictatorship.
Under the 2023 law enacted following Supreme Court directions, a three-member committee was established comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and a Union Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
On Monday, October 5, 2026, a bench led by Chief Justice Suryakant is scheduled to hear petitions regarding the impartiality of the Election Commission, special intensive review, and collective decision-making.
