Gyanesh Kumar assumes charge as CEC; Vivek Joshi as EC
PTI
Synopsis
Gyanesh Kumar has become the 26th Chief Election Commissioner, succeeding Rajiv Kumar. Vivek Joshi took charge as an Election Commissioner. After assuming office, Kumar emphasized the importance of voting for nation building, encouraging citizens aged 18 and above to participate in the electoral process. The Election Commission remains committed to supporting voters.
Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday took over as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner, while Vivek Joshi assumed charge as an Election Commissioner. An Election Commissioner since March 2024, Kumar was elevated as the CEC on Monday.
Gyanesh Kumar replaced Rajiv Kumar, who demitted office on Tuesday, as head of the poll panel.
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu is the other election commissioner.
Joshi, a former Haryana cadre IAS officer, was appointed as an Election Commissioner on Monday.
In his message to voters after assuming charge, Kumar said, “First step for nation building is voting. Therefore, every citizen of India who has completed 18 years of age should become an elector and should always vote.”
Kumar asserted that the “Election Commission was, is and will always be with the voters”.
