Navin Chawla, the former chief election commissioner (CEC), passed away on Saturday at an age of 79. Notably, his removal from the poll panel was recommended in 2009 over allegations of bias. Chawla’s death was confirmed by former CEC, SY Quraishi, who said, “He passed away this morning at Apollo Hospital”, adding that he seemed cheerful when they last met. Earlier, Quraishi told news agency PTI that Chawla had informed that he was admitted to hospital for a brain surgery.Navin Chawla, former chief election commissioner, passes away at 79
Navin Chawla, the former chief election commissioner (CEC), passed away on Saturday at an age of 79. Notably, his removal from the poll panel was recommended in 2009 over allegations of bias. Chawla’s death was confirmed by former CEC, SY Quraishi, who said, “He passed away this morning at Apollo Hospital”, adding that he seemed cheerful when they last met. Earlier, Quraishi told news agency PTI that Chawla had informed that he was admitted to hospital for a brain surgery.
