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Recent statements by Rahul Gandhi regarding "retrospective action" have brought the controversial Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 back into the spotlight. In this video, we decode the critical changes introduced by this new law and what they mean for the future of India's democracy.

We analyze the shift from the Supreme Court’s recommended collegium (including the CJI) to a government-dominated Selection Committee. We also explore the downgrade in the status of Election Commissioners, the removal process, and why critics argue this compromises the ECI's autonomy. This is a crucial topic for UPSC GS Paper 2 (Indian Polity & Constitution).

Topics Covered:

Key provisions of the CEC Act, 2023.

The Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India judgment.

Changes in the Selection Committee composition.

Executive vs. Judicial oversight in appointments.

Impact on free and fair elections in India.

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