Chief Election Commissioner
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EVMs 'tamper proof': Election Commission clarifies after Tulsi Gabbard raised 'issues of hacking'
India | April 12, 2025 17:18 ISTAmidst US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's claims of finding evidence of massive vulnerabilities in EVM machines, CEC Gyanesh Kumar said EVMs in India were safe.
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Why Gyanesh Kumar's appointment as Chief Election Commissioner stirs controversy | Explained
India | February 19, 2025 12:28 ISTGyanesh Kumar has been appointed as India's Chief Election Commissioner, sparking a political row. Rahul Gandhi opposed the decision, citing concerns over election integrity. The Supreme Court will hear the case on February 19.
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Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as Chief Election Commissioner, says EC was, is and will be with voters
India | February 19, 2025 10:13 ISTGyanesh Kumar was appointed as the CEC by the President upon the recommendation of the Selection Committee chaired by PM Modi. LoP Rahul Gandhi, however, presented a dissent note during the committee meeting as the law regarding the appointment process is under consideration in the Supreme Court.
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Rahul Gandhi shares dissent note he presented to PM Modi and Amit Shah regarding appointment of CEC
India | February 18, 2025 15:36 ISTThe Selection Committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of PM Modi and Gyanesh Kumar was selected as the new Chief Election Commissioner. Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was also the member of the committee who presented a dissent note in the meeting.
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Gyanesh Kumar appointed 26th CEC of India: All about the Harvard University alumni
India | February 18, 2025 6:15 ISTGyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch Kerala Cadre IAS officer who has been serving as an Election Commissioner since March last year, is the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India.
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Gyanesh Kumar appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner of India
India | February 18, 2025 6:15 ISTThe announcement came hours after the selection committee held a meeting to finalise the name of the Chief Election Commission of India.
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PM Modi-led panel finalises next CEC, Congress wants govt to defer it till SC hearing: Sources
India | February 18, 2025 6:15 ISTNew CEC meeting: Present Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Rajiv Kumar will be demitting tomorrow on attaining the age of 65.
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Chief Election Commissioner appointment | What is selection process and row over new law?
Explainers | February 17, 2025 12:40 ISTThe Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is set to retire on February 18. The Selection Committee, as per the new act, is conducting a process to make a fresh appointment. However, the legal validity of the act has been challenged in the court and the case is listed on February 19.
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Selection panel comprising PM Modi, Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi to pick next CEC today
India | February 17, 2025 11:52 ISTThe law gives power to the selection committee to name a person beyond the five names shortlisted by the search committee headed by the law minister.
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Navin Chawla, former chief election commissioner, passes away at 79
India | February 01, 2025 14:05 ISTNavin Chawla, who served as the election commissioner (EC) between 2005 and 2009, and then chief election commissioner from April 2009 to July 2010, passed away on Saturday at an age of 79.
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Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar uses 'Shayari' to silence critics
News | January 08, 2025 10:26 ISTDuring a press conference, CEC Rajiv Kumar addressed various concerns, including questions about voter turnout and the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). To express his views, he shared some thought-provoking 'shayaris' (Urdu poems) in his signature style.
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CEC Rajiv Kumar turns to 'shayari' to respond to critics: 'Kar na sakein ikraar toh...'
India | January 07, 2025 16:41 ISTChief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, while addressing a press conference to announce the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections and bypolls to two assembly constituencies, recited 'shayaris' to respond to critics.
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CEC Rajiv Kumar spends night at migrant worker's house at 15,000 feet after emergency landing: VIDEO
India | October 17, 2024 12:32 ISTCEC Rajiv Kumar had recently announced the Assembly Elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. He was on a visit to Adi Kailash, Uttarakhand when his chopper suffered turbulence due to bad weather on Wednesday.
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CEC Rajiv Kumar's helicopter makes emergency landing in Pithoragarh due to bad weather
India | October 16, 2024 16:37 ISTThe District Magistrate spoke to Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar after the incident. Kumar and other officials were safe and sound as the chopper made a safe emergency landing at Pithoragarh village.
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EC holds review meeting for upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls, directs focus on voter facilities
Maharashtra | September 28, 2024 23:41 ISTEarlier on Friday, the Election Commission slammed state administration for not complying with the transfer orders it issued in July this year. The EC had asked why over 100 police officials remain in key positions in Mumbai.
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Assembly polls 2024: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar pens heartwarming note for J-K youth
India | August 16, 2024 15:50 ISTKumar penned the note while announcing the dates of the Assembly Elections 2024 in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls will be held in three phases on September 18, 25 and October 1 and final counting on October 4.
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What are salary and other perks of Election Commissioner of India? Details here
India | April 15, 2024 17:34 ISTThe appointment of an election commissioner is made by the President of India based on the recommendation of a three-member selection committee chaired by the Prime Minister.
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Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar gets 'Z' category CRPF security cover: Sources
India | April 09, 2024 13:37 ISTAll eyes are on Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as he is shouldering a big responsibility to conduct free and fair Lok Sabha elections and assembly polls in four states. Considering the threat to him, the Centre increased its security for his safety in the election season.
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FACT CHECK: Did the Chief Election Commissioner dodge a question on PM Modi? Here's the truth
Fact Check | March 20, 2024 23:56 ISTA video circulating online claims Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar dodged a question about alleged Model Code of Conduct violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The video, cropped from a press conference on March 16, 2024, suggests Kumar avoided addressing the
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 97 crore voters, 10.5 lakh polling booths | Numbers at a glance
India | March 16, 2024 17:58 ISTThe Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said 55 lakh EVMs will be deployed across 10.5 lakh polling stations in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. At least 1.8 crore first-time voters and 19.47 crore voters between the age group of 20-29 years will also participate in the polls.
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