Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the State Election Commissioners?

A. The Supreme Court held that independent persons and not bureaucrats should be appointed State Election Commissioners.

B. The Court passed this significant direction to ensure the independence of the State Election Commission.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

In an important verdict, the Supreme Court held that a government officer serving a state government or the Central Government cannot be appointed as the State Election Commissioner.  The Court passed this significant direction to ensure the independence of the State Election Commission.