Gyanesh Kumar - New Chief Election Commissioner 💐 Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led selection committee has appointed Gyanesh Kumar as India's next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), replacing Rajiv Kumar, who retires on Tuesday upon reaching the age of 65. Rajiv Kumar, who took charge as CEC in May 2022, oversaw several key elections, including the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 and various state assembly polls. His tenure was marked by efforts to enhance electoral transparency and voter participation. His retirement paves the way for a new leadership at the Election Commission of India (ECI), with Gyanesh Kumar taking the helm.