*_Gyanesh Kumar Appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)_* *Why in News?* * Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), marking the first appointment under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioner Act, 2023. *Appointment under New Act:* * This is the first appointment following the 2023 Act, which replaces the 1991 Act, enhancing autonomy for the Election Commission of India (ECI). *Election Commission of India (ECI):* * A constitutional body under Articles 324-329 (Part XV). * National Voters' Day is celebrated on January 25 since 2011 to mark the ECI's foundation. * The ECI comprises one CEC and two Election Commissioners (ECs) since 1993. *2023 Act Provisions:* * CEC and ECs will receive salaries and benefits equivalent to Supreme Court judges. * The Act grants immunity from civil/criminal proceedings for actions performed in their official capacity. * Fixed tenure for CEC and ECs.