Rajiv Kumar (civil servant)
Chief Election Commissioner of India since 2022
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Rajiv Kumar is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer. On 15 May 2022, he assumed the charge as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner of India, succeeding Sushil Chandra and served their till 18 February 2025.
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Losers must stop blaming EC, says outgoing poll panel chief Rajiv KumarIndiaTimes - Published | |
Senior EC member Gyanesh Kumar new CEC, Haryana chief secretary Vivek Joshi on panelGyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new chief election commissioner, succeeding Rajiv Kumar. Haryana chief secretary Vivek Joshi has been named election commissioner. The appointments follow a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Who is Gyanesh Kumar? India's 26th Chief Election CommissionerGyanesh Kumar is set to become India's next Chief Election Commissioner, replacing Rajiv Kumar upon his retirement. Gyanesh Kumar, a retired IAS officer, has been recommended by the selection..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Meet on new CEC likely next weekThe government has started the process of appointing a new chief election commissioner as Rajiv Kumar is set to retire on February 18. The selection panel, which includes the Prime Minister, leader of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM-led panel to meet on February 17 for CEC selection ahead of Rajiv Kumar’s retirement: ReportA panel led by PM Modi will meet Monday to select the next Chief Election Commissioner before Rajiv Kumar retires on February 18. The selection is governed by the new law, involving a search committee..IndiaTimes - Published | |
With Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar set to exit, know who will likely succeed himDuring Kumar's tenure, he oversaw several major elections, including the Lok Sabha election in April-June last year and Jammu and Kashmir's first Assembly election in over a decade.DNA - Published | |
Rule changed to restrict access to polling footage to protect voter privacy: CECChief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar defended the amendment to election rules restricting public inspection of CCTV footage at polling booths, emphasizing the need to protect voter privacy and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Zero tolerance for 'disrespectful' remarks against women, says CECCEC Rajiv Kumar warned political parties and candidates against making disrespectful remarks against women, noting such comments can lead to reprimands or criminal cases. He emphasized maintaining..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Poll roll updation transparent, no arbitrary changes, says ECChief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar asserts that the updation of electoral rolls in Delhi follows strict protocols ensuring transparency and accountability. He rejects allegations of tampering,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Why Delhi Assembly elections scheduled on Wednesday; Know what CEC Rajiv Kumar saidWhile announcing the delhi election schedule live, the CEC emphasised that 2025 delhi election date will be on a Wednesday, like it happened for Maharashtra polls.DNA - Published | |
Will detoxify myself, go to Himalayas: CEC Rajiv Kumar on post-retirement plansChief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar plans to detoxify and spend several months in solitude in the Himalayas after retiring on February 18. He intends to teach underprivileged children, reflecting..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Entirely compromised commission of India': Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Aaditya Thackeray slams EC over EVMsShiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticizes the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming it to be compromised and calling for a comparison experiment between ballot papers and EVMs. ECI..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Will Election Commission take action against BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri for his remarks against Priyanka Gandhi? CEC says ...Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar condemned derogatory comments against women following BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks about Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. With the Model Code of..IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra polls: CEC condemns sexist remarks during campaign, orders strict actionIndia's Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, has strongly denounced the use of inappropriate language targeting female political candidates in Maharashtra's election campaign. He urged officials..IndiaTimes - Published |
