GK Question

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Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Prime Minister
  2. Parliament
  3. President of India
  4. Lok Sabha Speaker

Answer: President of India

The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners under Article 324. However, the Election Commission functions independently. The 2023 Supreme Court judgment introduced a collegium system for appointments, but Parliament can legislate otherwise.

Topic Constitutional Bodies
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