In a significant development for India’s electoral machinery, Shri Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu have officially assumed their roles as Election Commissioners in the Election Commission of India (ECI). The Chief Election Commissioner, Shri Rajiv Kumar, extended a warm welcome to the newly appointed commissioners at Nirvachan Sadan, marking the commencement of their responsibilities amidst a crucial period.
The timing of their joining holds paramount importance as the ECI gears up to oversee the General Elections 2024, a monumental event in the world’s largest democracy. Shri Rajiv Kumar underscored the pivotal role that Shri Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu will play in steering the electoral process during the upcoming twelve weeks of intense activity.
The appointment of the Election Commissioners was officially announced through a notification published in the Gazette on March 14, 2024. Both Shri Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu bring with them a wealth of experience, hailing from the distinguished 1988 batch of the Indian Administrative Service. Shri Gyanesh Kumar belongs to the Kerala cadre, whereas Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu hails from the Uttarakhand cadre.
Their induction into the ECI comes at a crucial juncture, as the commission assumes the responsibility of ensuring free, fair, and transparent elections, safeguarding the democratic ethos of the nation. With their expertise and dedication, Shri Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu are poised to uphold the integrity of the electoral process and reinforce the principles of democracy in India.
