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Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed regret over supporting the 2023 law that changed the process of appointing election commissioners, citing concerns over bias and impartiality. Reddy accused the ruling party of misusing the state machinery to intimidate opposition workers, and called for a neutral appointment process to ensure the system runs well. The law has been challenged in the Supreme Court.

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Published Monday, October 19, 2026

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