US EditionWho is Gyanesh Kumar, India's newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner?
- Gyanesh Kumar was appointed the chief election commissioner on February 19, 2025, after Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi submitted a dissent note regarding the selection process.
- Kumar is the first chief election commissioner to be appointed under the new law on the appointment of election commission members, with a term ending on January 26, 2029.
- Haryana Chief Secretary Vivek Joshi was appointed as another election commissioner to fill a vacancy due to Rajiv Kumar's retirement.
- The Supreme Court is set to hear challenges to the new appointment process on February 19, 2025, raising concerns about the government's influence on the electoral process.
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Congress Criticizes Government's Swifty Appointment of New CEC Amidst Constitution Concerns
Congress Criticizes Government's Swifty Appointment of New CEC Amidst Constitution Concerns The Congress on Tuesday criticized the government for quickly appointing Gyanesh Kumar as the new chief election commissioner, alleging it undermines constitutional principles. The party argues the move bypasses forthcoming Supreme Court scrutiny, raising questions about the integrity of the electoral process.Congress leader Manickam Tagore voiced concern…
Quicksplained: Who is Gyanesh Kumar, India's new chief election commissioner?
Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre, has been appointed India’s 26th Chief Election Commissioner. He replaced Rajiv Kumar at the top post. He took office through a revamped selection process headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Kumar will oversee the Election Commission during his term as it will conduct 20 Assembly elections, the polls for President and …
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Gyanesh Kumar named chief poll commissioner overruling Rahul Gandhi’s dissent
Gyanesh Kumar was appointed the chief election commissioner on Monday hours after Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi submitted a dissent note at the selection meeting.Gyanesh Kumar has been the election commissioner since March 2024 and his elevation as the poll panel’s chief will take effect on Wednesday.Rajiv Kumar, the current chief election commissioner, will retire on Tuesday.Gyanesh Kumar was the secretary in the parliamentary affairs ministry…
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