- Nehru awarded the first CEC the Padma Bhushan and later made him Vice-Chancellor of Burdwan University.
- Indira Gandhi awarded the 2nd CEC the Padma Vibhushan
- The 3rd CEC acted neutrally during Congress infighting, so no award for him
- The 4th CEC received the Padma Vibhushan
- The 5th CEC received the Padma Vibhushan for his tenure during the Emergency
- The 7th CEC received the Padma Bhushan and was appointed by Indira Gandhi. Rajiv Gandhi later made him Governor of Gujarat
- The 10th CEC, T. N. Seshan, contested the 1999 Lok Sabha election on a Congress ticket against L. K. Advani from Ahmedabad
- The 11th CEC, M. S. Gill, was a Congress Rajya Sabha member from 2004 to 2016 During Manmohan Singh's tenure, he served as Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs.
- The 12th CEC conducted Youth Congress polls
- The 15th CEC recommended the removal of the sixteenth CEC, Naveen Chawla, 2 months before the 2009 Lok Sabha election, yet Congress appointed him
- The 16th CEC, Naveen Chawla, was flagged by the Shah Commission report, which stated that he was unfit to hold any office. The UPA government rejected the recommendation and proceeded with Chawla’s elevation to CEC
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is meant to be an independent constitutional body ensuring free and fair elections. Yet a recurring pattern under Congress governments - especially during periods of prolonged dominance - raises legitimate questions about political influence over appointments, civilian awards, and the post-retirement trajectories of several Chief Election Commissioners (CECs). The facts above, drawn from public records, official lists, and contemporary reporting, illustrate how proximity to the ruling party often correlated with recognition or continued public roles.
The Gen Z of Bharat should examine primary records - official CEC lists, Padma award notifications, parliamentary proceedings, and the Shah Commission findings—rather than accept simplified narratives from any political side. Free and fair elections depend on an Election Commission that is, and is seen to be, above partisan influence.
Young generation of Bharat - sab kuch dikhta nahi hai. Try to assimilate facts - don't be influenced by political propaganda. Learn History and have the capacity to discern propaganda from TRUTH.
Jai Hind...
Jai Bharat...

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