India, Feb. 17 -- With Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar set to retire on Tuesday, February 18, the selection committee for appointing his successor met on Monday to decide on a name.

The committee comprises Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

However, Congress suggested that the government adjourns the meeting to select the CEC until hearing by the Supreme Court.

Congress leader Ajay Maken said, "Today, a meeting related to the election of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) was held. The Congress party believes that since the Supreme Court had said that the matter would be heard on February 19 and a decision would be given on what the...