Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India and what elections will he oversee?
Gyanesh Kumar, who was the senior-most election commissioner, has been appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner of India. He will succeed Rajiv Kumar, who will be demitting office on February 18th. In his new role, Kumar will be responsible for overseeing elections in at least five states - the opposition-ruled Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, as well as the NDA-ruled Bihar and Assam. Kumar's tenure, extending until January 2029, will guide India through numerous state assembly elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
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Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India?
How long will Gyanesh Kumar serve as the Chief Election Commissioner and what significant elections will occur during his tenure?
What educational background and significant roles does Gyanesh Kumar have in the Indian government?
What significant matters did Gyanesh Kumar oversee during his tenure as additional secretary in the Home Ministry?
What dissent did Rahul Gandhi express regarding Gyanesh Kumar's appointment as Chief Election Commissioner?
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