Tag: Gyanesh Kumar

Tejashwi Yadav Accuses CEC of Acting Under PMO’s Influence, Questions Voter List Errors

The remarks came after CEC Kumar refuted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of ‘vote theft’ and asked him to submit an affidavit within seven days.

August 19, 2025

Opposition Mulls Impeachment Motion Against CEC Amid ‘Vote Theft’ Row

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain indicated that the party is prepared to use “all democratic tools,” including impeachment, if required.

August 18, 2025

CEC Gyanesh Kumar Affirms Timely Voter Roll Revision in Bihar Amid Opposition Fears

The SIR is a targeted exercise by the Election Commission of India (ECI) aimed at updating electoral rolls to ensure accuracy before the upcoming Bihar elections.

July 4, 2025

Gyanesh Kumar Assumes Charge as CEC, Emphasizes Voting as First Step in Nation Building

Meanwhile, Rajiv Kumar, who previously served as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner of India, bid farewell to the Election Commission on Tuesday, describing it as "the place of worship of democracy."

February 19, 2025

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Appointment of Chief Election Commissioner, Calls Process “Disrespectful”

He contended that this action had raised serious concerns among millions of voters regarding the integrity of India’s electoral process.

February 18, 2025

Congress’ KC Venugopal Criticizes Appointment of New CEC, Claims “Regime is Destroying Electoral Process”

“As the Leader of Opposition rightly pointed out, this decision should have been postponed until the Supreme Court makes a ruling that aligns with the Constitution,” Venugopal added.

February 18, 2025

Gyanesh Kumar Appointed as New Chief Election Commissioner, Succeeding Rajiv Kumar

This decision comes under the authority granted by Section 4 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023.

February 18, 2025

ECI welcomes newly appointed election commissioners

Both were appointed election commissioners by the selection panel chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.

March 15, 2024

Gyanesh Kumar, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu to take charge as Election Commissioners today

Both were appointed election commissioners by the selection panel chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.

March 15, 2024