New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Vivek Joshi on Wednesday assumed charge as the Election Commissioner in pursuance of the Ministry of Law and Justice, Gazette notification dated February 17, 2025.

Joshi is a 1989 batch officer of the IAS of Haryana Cadre.

Meanwhile, newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar also took charge and in his message to the voters said that the first step for nation building was voting.

He further stated that in accordance with the Constitution, the electoral laws and rules issued therein, the Election Commission always stood with the voters.

"First step for nation building is voting. Therefore, every citizen of India who has completed 18 years of age should become an elector and should always vote. In a...