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Who 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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Who is Gyanesh Kumar, India's newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner?

Learn about Gyanesh Kumar's background as a retired IAS officer, his educational achievements from IIT Kanpur and Harvard, and his government service experience.

4 days ago·Noida, India

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Firstpost News

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 …

5 days ago·Mumbai, India

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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…

5 days ago·India

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The Hindu

Who is Gyanesh Kumar, the new Chief Election Commissioner

Gyanesh Kumar appointed as India's first CEC under new law, overseeing key elections until 2029.

5 days ago·India

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Gyanesh Kumar Appointed New Chief Election Commissioner, Replaces Outgoing CEC Rajiv Kumar | 📰 LatestLY

Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, the Law Ministry announced on Monday. His appointment follows a meeting of the selection committee, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. 📰 Gyanesh Kumar Appointed New Chief Election Commissioner, Replaces Outgoing CEC Rajiv Kumar.

5 days ago

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India TV News

Gyanesh Kumar appointed 26th CEC of India: All about the Harvard University alumni

Gyanesh Kumar, the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India, is an Harvard University alumni. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led panel recommended Kumar's name and he is appointed as new CEC today following President's order. He is the first CEC to be appointed under new law on appointment of election commissioner. Kumar assumed charge as Election Commissioner on March 15, 2024. His tenure as Election Commissioner was until January 26, 2029. Hi…

5 days ago·India

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