Gyanesh Kumar Appointed as New Chief Election Commissioner

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-18T10:44:15.193977+05:30

- Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch Kerala-cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner, succeeding Rajiv Kumar. - The selection was made by a committee chaired by PM Modi, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. - Kumar's term will run until January 26, 2029, overseeing key elections including Bihar, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. Source: [Zee News](https://zeenews.india.com/india/who-is-gyanesh-kumar-new-chief-election-commissioner-played-key-role-in-article-370-abrogation-2860332.html), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/the-hindu-morning-digest-february-18-2025/article69231763.ece), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/gyanesh-kumar-new-cec-after-panel-with-modi-rahul-meets-101739817981708.html)

Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch Kerala-cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner, succeeding Rajiv Kumar.
The selection was made by a committee chaired by PM Modi, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
Kumar's term will run until January 26, 2029, overseeing key elections including Bihar, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.

Source: Zee News, The Hindu, Hindustan Times