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ECI to organise conference of Chief Electoral Officers of States & UTs

The ECI will organise a conference of Chief Electoral Officers of States and Union Territories on March 4-5 at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management in New Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Let Me Explain: Concerns with new CEC’s appointment

The ‘midnight’ appointment of new Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has raised concerns about the PM Modi-led government trying to undermine the independence of the country’s top polling body.

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Hafta 525: USAID controversy, new CEC’s appointment, Vikatan website blocked

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam, and Anand Vardhan are joined by former Chief Election Commissioner Dr SY Quraishi and cartoonist Rachita Taneja.

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Know all about new CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Previously, he has served as the Secretary in the Ministry of Cooperation before being appointed as the election commissioner. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as Chief Election Commissioner

Gyanesh Kumar, a 1998 Kerala Cadre officer of the Indian Administrative services, replaced Rajiv Kumar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Omar Abdullah supports Rahul Gandhi's dissent note on CEC appointment

J&K CM Omar Abdullah emphasized that as the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi has every right to express his dissent and provide an alternative perspective. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Disrespectful, discourteous': Rahul Gandhi on CEC appointment; Details here...

The Government appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the new CEC, to succeed Rajiv Kumar on Monday February 17. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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CEC Appointment Sparks Political Row: Congress accuses Govt of violating spirit of Constitution

"The government hastily issued the notification for the new CEC’s appointment at midnight, which goes against the spirit of the Constitution," Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Election Commission reviews law and order in States and Union Territories

Election Commission of India assesses law and order situation ahead of Lok Sabha polls to prevent illicit activities.

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SC dismisses applications to stay appointments of ECs Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar

Supreme Court dismisses stay applications for Election Commissioners' appointments amid controversy over new appointment law.

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2024 Lok Sabha polls | ECI orders large-scale transfer of bureaucrats

The step is a part of the commission’s efforts to maintain a level-playing field and ensure the integrity of the electoral process, which has been emphasised by CEC Rajiv Kumar on several occasions.

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Dissent is encouraged within the ECI: CEC on Arun Goel’s resignation

New Delhi Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar encourages dissent within the poll panel, addressing the resignation of Arun Goel.

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2024 Lok Sabha elections to be held in 7 phases from April 19, results on June 4

2024 Lok Sabha general elections date, Schedule: CEC Rajiv Kumar announces 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule for seven phases, with Assembly elections in four states.

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Morning Digest | U.S. probing Gautam Adani, Group over potential bribery; BRS MLC K. Kavitha arrested after ED searches, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 16, 2024

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New Election Commissioners take charge

Former bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu assumed charge as Election Commissioners.

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ECI Gets Two New Election Commissioners: Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar

Both Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar are considered as extremely efficient administrators in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI welcomes newly appointed election commissioners

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday welcomed the two newly-appointed Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu who joined the Commission on Friday, a spokesperson of the poll body said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gyanesh Kumar, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu named new Election Commissioners

Former bureaucrats Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar appointed as new Election Commissioners by panel chaired by PM Modi.

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