In a significant development, the Government of India has officially appointed ex-bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as election commissioners, marking a crucial expansion of the Election Commission of India (ECI). The announcement came shortly after a high-powered committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened to fill the two vacancies within the commission.
The notification of their appointments was issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, confirming the elevation of Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu to the prestigious roles of election commissioners. Prior to these appointments, the ECI had only one member, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.
The newly appointed commissioners bring a wealth of administrative experience to their roles. Gyanesh Kumar, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, also a retired IAS officer, are poised to contribute their expertise to the electoral process of the country.
The Ministry of Law and Justice’s notification stated, “The President is pleased to appoint Shri Gyanesh Kumar, IAS (Retd.) and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, IAS (Retd.) as Election Commissioners in the Election Commission of India with effect from the date they assume charge of their office.”
With the addition of Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu to the ECI, the commission is now equipped to proceed with its crucial responsibilities, including the announcement of the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. This development underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the electoral process in the country.
The appointments of Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as election commissioners are expected to enhance the commission’s capacity for conducting free, fair, and transparent elections, further strengthening India’s democratic framework.
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