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 and reportedly finalised a name.

Government sources cited in a news agency PTI report said on Monday evening that the notification announcing the name of the next CEC could be issued "in the next few hours".

The committee comprises Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Union Cabinet minister nominated by the PM 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, at a press conference on Monday, said, "Today, a m...