Chief Election Commissioner Archives

February 19, 2025 2:28 PM

Newly appointed CEC Gyanesh Kumar takes charge; says first step for nation building is voting

Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar assumed office on Wednesday, emphasizing the fundamental role of voting in nation-building. In his message to voters, he urged every eligible citizen to actively participate in the elect...

February 18, 2025 10:53 PM

Former CEC Rajiv Kumar bids farewell, calls Election Commission ‘place of worship of democracy’

Rajiv Kumar, the 25th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, bid farewell to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday, hailing the institution as a “place of worship of democracy.” Expressing optimism about its future, he said he wa...

February 18, 2025 8:41 AM

Gyanesh Kumar appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner

The Central government on Monday announced the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He will be replacing Rajiv Kumar. Gyanesh Kumar is a 1988-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre and is senior to the two other...

November 8, 2024 5:07 PM

CEC Rajiv Kumar condemns disrespectful remarks against women, orders strict action on violators

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has strongly condemned the use of undignified and derogatory remarks directed at women leaders during the ongoing election campaign in Maharashtra, urging officials to take firm and prompt action against such b...

September 5, 2024 2:32 PM

Bangladesh: five-member Election Commission resigns saying the situation in the country has changed

In Bangladesh, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Thursday announced the resignation of the five-member commission. He made the announcement at a press conference held at the Nirbachan Bhaban, Dhaka, a month after the fall of the Awami...

April 26, 2024 8:44 AM

CEC appeals to voters to participate in large numbers, saying festival of democracy is country’s pride

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has said that adequate arrangements have been made for smooth polling in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls and urged voters to participate in the festival of democracy in maximum numbers. In an interview wit...