The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, which will be discussed in Parliament next week, proposes to downgrade the salary and allowances of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners to that of a cabinet secretary. Former EC chiefs have expressed concerns that this downgrade will lower the status and authority of the Election Commission of India and may affect the Commission's ability to work in a free and fair manner. The Bill also replaces the Chief Justice of India with a cabinet minister nominated by the Prime Minister in the selection committee for the appointment of the CEC and Election Commissioners.

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