*Election Commission has become a joke. Our beleaguered democracy cannot afford one more Rajiv Kumar, whose legacy casts a dark cloud.* *Under Rajiv Kumar, the EC oversaw communal gerrymandering in Assam, an uncontested election in Surat, and unprecedented opacity in voter turnout data—all while aligning the electoral calendar to BJP’s campaign priorities.* *Now, the Supreme Court faces a defining moment: Will it allow another Rajiv Kumar to be appointed through a government-dominated process, or will it restore the Commission’s integrity by ensuring an independent selection?* 📖 Read more: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/yogendra-yadav-writes-as-cec-rajiv-kumar-retires-his-legacy-casts-a-dark-cloud-9815748/