Rajiv Kumar appointed next Chief Election Commissioner

NEW DELHI: Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was on Thursday appointed as the next chief election commissioner.

He will assume charge on May 15 after incumbent Sushil Chandra demits office on May 14, a notification issued by the Law Ministry said.

Putting the notification in public domain, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju extended his best wishes to Kumar.

Rajiv Kumar has been appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from 15th May. pic.twitter.com/csUlIZwQib

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2022