Rahul Gandhi opposed Raj Kumar Goel’s name, gave three alternatives for CIC post: DoPT documents

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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi dissented from selecting Raj Kumar Goel as Chief Information Commissioner, proposing three alternative candidates including IAS officer Sumita Dawra. However, the selection committee headed by PM Modi approved Goel's appointment on December 10. DoPT released documents following a Supreme Court directive on an RTI petition.

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