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  Why Gyanesh Kumar's appointment as Chief Election Commissioner stirs controversy | Explained

  India | February 19, 2025 12:28 IST

  Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as India's Chief Election Commissioner, sparking a political row. Rahul Gandhi opposed the decision, citing concerns over election integrity. The Supreme Court will hear the case on February 19.

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  Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as Chief Election Commissioner, says EC was, is and will be with voters

  India | February 19, 2025 10:13 IST

  Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the CEC by the President upon the recommendation of the Selection Committee chaired by PM Modi. LoP Rahul Gandhi, however, presented a dissent note during the committee meeting as the law regarding the appointment process is under consideration in the Supreme Court.

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  Rahul Gandhi shares dissent note he presented to PM Modi and Amit Shah regarding appointment of CEC

  India | February 18, 2025 15:36 IST

  The Selection Committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of PM Modi and Gyanesh Kumar was selected as the new Chief Election Commissioner. Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was also the member of the committee who presented a dissent note in the meeting.

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  Gyanesh Kumar appointed 26th CEC of India: All about the Harvard University alumni

  India | February 18, 2025 6:15 IST

  Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch Kerala Cadre IAS officer who has been serving as an Election Commissioner since March last year, is the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India.

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  Gyanesh Kumar appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner of India

  India | February 18, 2025 6:15 IST

  The announcement came hours after the selection committee held a meeting to finalise the name of the Chief Election Commission of India.