Guwahati, March 9 -- Election Commissioner Arun Goel has reportedly resigned from his post on Saturday.

As per reports, the official's resignation has been accepted by the President of India.

While he resigned on Saturday, his tenure was till 2027.

A gazette notification regarding his resignation read, "In pursuance of clause (1) of Section 11 of The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, the President is pleased to accept the resignation tendered by Shri Arun Goel, Election Commissioner with effect from the 09th March 2024."

It may be mentioned that according to clause (1) of Section 11 of the law, the Chief Election Commissioner or an Election C...