Evening news wrap: EC ‘dissent’ row triggers opposition demands for CEC’s removal; India rejects OIC remarks on J&K & more
The Supreme Court issued a split verdict on the law regarding the appointment of election commissioners. Objections from election commissioners triggered political demands for the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and fresh elections. India rejected the OIC’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir as factually incorrect and unwarranted. The BJP announced new state incharges, including Smriti Irani for Haryana and Chhattisgarh. The US-led Board of Peace plans to unveil a $2.