
New Delhi, February 18: Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, succeeding Rajiv Kumar. The appointment was confirmed by the President of India, and Kumar will take over the responsibilities from Rajiv Kumar, who completes his tenure as CEC. Kumar brings extensive experience in election management and public administration to the position.
In his new role, Gyanesh Kumar will oversee the Election Commission of India, ensuring the smooth conduct of elections across the country. His appointment is expected to further strengthen the commission’s efforts in maintaining transparency, fairness, and efficiency in the electoral process.