Former Andhra CM Jagan regrets backing 2023 EC law, demands neutral selection body

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said he regretted supporting the 2023 EC appointment law and called for a neutral selection process, while alleging intimidation and police misuse during local poll nominations in Andhra Pradesh.
YSRCP chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday called for reforms in the appointment of Election Commissioners, saying the process must be independent of the government in power. Expressing regret over his party's... [5347 chars]
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