New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- On February 19 2025, Gyanesh Kumar assumes charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India in pursuance of the Ministry of Law & Justice Gazette notification dated 17.02.2025.

After assuming charge as CEC, Gyanesh Kumar in his message to the voters said that the first step for nation building is voting and every citizen of India who has completed 18 Yrs of age should become an elector and should always vote. He added that in accordance with the Constitution of India, Electoral Laws, Rules and Instructions issued therein, the Election Commission was, is and will always be with the voters.

Gyanesh Kumar took charge as Election Commissioner on 15th of March, 2024. During his tenure as Election Commissioner, el...