Srinagar: Government of India on Monday appoints Gyanesh Kumar as Chief Election Commissioner, Vivek Joshi as Election Commissioner, in the election commission of India.
As per an order iasued by Law miniatry of India, a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS reads, In exercise of powers conferred by section 4 of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 (Act No. 49 of 2023), the President is pleased to appoint Shri Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commissioner as Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India, with effect from 19th February, 2025.
It further reads, In exercise of powers conferred by section 4 of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 (Act No. 49 of 2023), the President is pleased to appoint Dr. Vivek Joshi, IAS (HY:1989) as Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India, with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office, reads the order. (JKNS)
