💨 Abstract

Former CEC Navin Chawla, who introduced a reform for third gender voters, passed away at 79. He served as the CEC between 2009 and 2010 and led several electoral reforms, including enabling third gender voters to choose a 'Other' category to vote. He had a controversial tenure due to allegations of partisanship, but was also known for his work as a biographer of Mother Teresa.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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