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Gyanesh Kumar Appointed as New Chief Election Commissioner

  • 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

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