The appointment was made in the exercise of powers conferred by section 4 of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.In another notification, the Ministry of Law and Justice said that Dr Vivek Joshi has been appointed Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India, with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.Gyanesh Kumar succeeds Rajiv Kumar, who will be demitting the office of Chief Election Commissioner on February 18.Rajiv Kumar joined ECI as Election Commissioner on September 1, 2020, and assumed charge as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner of India on May 15, 2022.
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