India’s Election Commission is a constitutional body and is mandated to conduct free and fair elections in the country. It has an independent budget and is ostensibly an independent authority.

The Supreme Court is hearing pleas on the appointment ofChief Election Commissioners and Election Commissioners (ECs) under the 2023 law today.

Gyanesh Kumar, a retired IAS officer, has taken charge as the 26th chief election commissioner of India. He emphasised the importance of voting as the foundational step for nation-building, urging ...

Gyanesh Kumar has officially taken charge as India's new Chief Election Commissioner. His tenure, lasting until January 2029, comes at a crucial time with electoral concerns raised by opposition ...

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

Gyanesh Kumar is set to take charge as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Wednesday, February 19. Appointed to the post on Monday, Gyanesh Kumar will be the country’s 26th CEC. His term will run ...

Vivek Joshi was appointed as an Election Commissioner of India on Monday. As per the law, a Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) or an Election Commissioner (EC) must retire upon turning 65 or after ...

Gyanesh Kumar will succeed Rajiv Kumar, the current chief election commissioner who will leave office on Tuesday (February 18) Who Is Gyanesh Kumar?

Vivek Joshi appointed new Election Commissioner of India: All you need to know about the former Haryana chief secretary Vivek Joshi, the new Election Commissioner, previously served as Haryana's ...

The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India who has a tenure of 6 years or up to 65 years, whichever is earlier.