Chief Information Commissioner
Government Sources Refute Rahul Gandhi's Claims on Underrepresentation of Marginalized Communities in Constitutional Bodies
Dec 11, 2025 07:51 pm CST
Government officials have challenged Rahul Gandhi's assertions regarding systematic exclusion of marginalized communities from Constitutional appointments, citing historical data showing improved representation under the current administration compared to previous UPA government. The controversy emerged following Gandhi's dissent note after a selection meeting for the Chief Information Commissioner positions.
88 Minutes in PMO: What Transpired During Rahul Gandhi's Extended Meeting with PM Modi
Dec 10, 2025 07:41 pm CST
A prolonged 88-minute meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi has sparked speculation in Parliament. Originally scheduled to discuss appointments for the Chief Information Commissioner, the meeting expanded to cover multiple vacant positions. Gandhi formally objected to all proposed appointments, continuing a pattern of opposition dissent in such consultative processes, while the extended duration raised questions about what else might have been discussed.
PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Rahul Gandhi Meet to Select New Chief Information Commissioner for RTI Authority
Dec 10, 2025 05:02 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading a high-level panel with Home Minister Amit Shah and Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi to select India's new Chief Information Commissioner and fill eight vacant positions at the Central Information Commission. With over 30,000 pending RTI cases, this appointment is crucial for the highest RTI appellate authority, which currently operates with just two commissioners following Heeralal Samariya's departure in September.
Supreme Court Demands Transparency in RTI Commission Appointments Amid Massive Vacancies
Oct 27, 2025 10:31 pm CST
The Supreme Court has ordered all state governments to report on Information Commission vacancies by November 17, as petitioners claim deliberate undermining of the RTI Act. With the CIC lacking a chief and eight of ten commissioner positions unfilled, nearly 300,000 cases remain pending, creating year-long delays in information access. The Court pledged to ensure transparent appointment processes for both central and state commissions.