Meet on new CEC likely next week

The 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 the opposition, and the Union home minister, will meet after the PM's US trip, likely on February 17, to discuss the candidates.

As Rajiv Kumar`s Tenure Ends, PM-Chaired Selection Panel To Meet Early Next Week To Name Next CEC

zeenews.india.com - 14/Feb 16:51

The panel could meet either on Sunday or Monday ahead of the retirement of incumbent Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on February 18.

Gyanesh Kumar appointed new CEC, Vivek Joshi on poll panel

times of india - 17/Feb 19:42

Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new chief election commissioner, succeeding Rajiv Kumar. Haryana chief secretary Vivek Joshi has been named...

PM-led panel to meet on February 17 for CEC selection: Report

times of india - 14/Feb 16:11

A 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...

Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Appointed Chief Election Commissioner: Law Ministry

zeenews.india.com - 18/Feb 00:51

The selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met in Delhi on...

CEC post: Rahul fires 'midnight decision' salvo; BJP questions Cong's past 'pliant picks'

times of india - 18/Feb 15:43

Gyanesh Kumar will assume the role of Chief Election Commissioner on a day the Supreme Court reviews a law defining his appointment process. This law,...

Who is Gyanesh Kumar? India's new poll body chief

times of india - 17/Feb 17:55

Gyanesh Kumar is set to become India's next Chief Election Commissioner, replacing Rajiv Kumar upon his retirement. Gyanesh Kumar, a retired IAS...

Who Is Gyanesh Kumar? New Chief Election Commissioner; Played Key Role In Article 370 Abrogation

zeenews.india.com - 18/Feb 06:14

The Law Ministry announced that Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner, succeeding the outgoing Chief Election...

Day after CEC selection, Congress, BJP cross swords over process

times of india - 18/Feb 21:23

Rahul Gandhi urges the top collegium to hold off on appointing the new CEC until the Supreme Court reviews the selection law. He cites Ambedkar's...

'Control not credibility': Cong slams Centre over meet to pick new poll body chief

times of india - 17/Feb 13:52

The Congress party criticized the government's timing for the meeting to elect the next Chief Election Commissioner, suggesting it should have waited...

Losers must stop blaming EC, says outgoing poll panel chief Rajiv Kumar

times of india - 17/Feb 20:54

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