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Gyanesh Kumar appointed 26th Chief Election Commissioner

IndiaTimes Monday, 17 February 2025
Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner, succeeding Rajiv Kumar. The decision was made by a panel including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent ministers. The appointment faced objections from the Congress party, demanding the meeting should have been deferred till the Supreme Court's final verdict on the selection panel.
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