New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- With Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar set to retire on February 18, the selection committee for appointing his successor is expected to meet next week, possibly on Sunday or Monday, as the notification for the fixed meeting date is yet to be issued.

The committee, composed of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will deliberate on the appointment of the new CEC.

Following Rajiv Kumar's departure, Gyanesh Kumar will become the senior-most Election Commissioner, with his tenure extending until January 26, 2029.

To streamline the selection process, the central government has recently established a search committee under...