Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar assumed office today, February 19, 2025. After assuming charge, he addressed voters, stating, "Voting is the first step towards nation-building."
New Delhi: Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar assumed office today, February 19, 2025. After assuming charge, he addressed voters, stating, "Voting is the first step towards nation-building." This message, delivered after Gyanesh Kumar assumed the post of CEC, is a significant step towards strengthening India's democracy.
He urged voters to participate, describing voting as the first step in national service, and called upon all citizens above 18 years of age to register and vote. This statement reflects the Election Commission's commitment to maintaining fairness and transparency in the electoral process. He also assured that the Election Commission would continue to operate under the Constitution, Representation of the People Acts, and regulations, and would always stand with the voters.
Gyanesh Kumar Assumes Charge as Chief Election Commissioner
Gyanesh Kumar's assumption of office as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) marks a new chapter in the country's electoral process. He began his tenure with a message encouraging voter participation, highlighting voting as the first step in nation-building and urging all citizens above 18 years of age to register and vote.
Under his leadership, the Election Commission aims to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections. During his four-year term, his biggest challenge will be maintaining the trust of the opposition and all political parties, to prevent any questions about impartiality in the democratic process.
Who is Gyanesh Kumar?
Gyanesh Kumar is a 1988 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre. He has been appointed as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Before becoming the CEC, Gyanesh Kumar served in several key positions in the central and state governments. He held various positions in the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, and Ministry of Cooperation.
He has held responsibilities ranging from Joint Secretary to Secretary level. In the Kerala government, he served in various key departments, from Assistant Collector to Secretary. He possesses expertise in administrative tasks and extensive experience in the smooth conduct of electoral processes.
