Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India and who will he succeed?

Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as India's new Chief Election Commissioner, succeeding Rajiv Kumar who will be demitting office on February 18. The appointment was made following a meeting of the selection committee comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. Gyanesh Kumar, described as the senior-most of the two Election Commissioners, brings significant experience to this crucial constitutional position. His tenure will oversee important upcoming elections in India.