India to get new Chief Election Commissioner soon, PM Modi-chaired panel to meet next week

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PM Modi-led selection committee will meet next week  to finalise the name of the next Chief Election Commissioner of India. Ahead of the present CEC Rajiv Kumar’s retirement, the panel will recommend a name from among the candidates shortlisted by a search committee. The selection committee also comprises the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and a Union Cabinet minister nominated by the prime minister.