“How Ford Foundation, Omidyar funded ADR continues to target Modi govt despite the law on Election Commission appointment made more inclusive after 40 years: The web of foreign funding”, Opindia, February 13, 2025:
“On the 12th of February, Prashant Bhushan, career activist, lawyer and the person who hosted the first conspiracy meeting in the run-up to Delhi anti-Hindu riots with Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and others in attendance, took to X (formerly Twitter) to inform about the progress of Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) PIL against the Modi government.
“ADR’s challenge to the law brought in by Modi govt replacing the CJI by another minister in the selection committee for EC appointment was to be heard today. Due to some problem the SC has directed it to be heard on 19th. The court made it clear that any appointment made of CEC who is retiring on 18th will be subject to the final decision of the SC”, Bhushan tweeted.
Bhushan said that ADR’s petition will be heard on the 19th and any CEC appointed after Rajiv Kumar (current CEC) retires on the 18th, will be subject to the final decision by the SC……”
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