Who Is Gyanesh Kumar? Career, CEC Duties, Tenure & the ‘Vote Chori’ Controversy Explained
Gyanesh Kumar is a retired IAS officer of the 1988 Kerala cadre who became India’s 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on 19 February 2025 — the first CEC appointed under India’s new 2023 appointment law. Before joining the Election Commission, he held senior roles in the Union Home Ministry, where he played a key part…
