Ministry of Law and Justice

Press Communiqué

Posted On: 12 MAY 2022 4:03PM by PIB Delhi

The President is pleased to appoint Shri Rajiv Kumar the senior-most Election Commissioner, as the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India. Shri Rajiv Kumar will assume the charge of office of the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from the 15th May, 2022 vice Shri Sushil Chandra consequent upon his demitting the Office of the Chief Election Commissioner on the 14th May, 2022.

Legislative Department, Ministry of  Law & Justice.

 

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