Gyanesh Kumar
Gyanesh Kumar is the current senior-most election commissioner in India, serving since 2021. He is known for his extensive experience in public administration and has been involved in various election management roles that emphasize the integrity and efficiency of the electoral process. As the senior-most commissioner, he is next in line to potentially take over as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) following the retirement of the current CEC on February 18, 2024.
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Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner who was criticized by Mamata Banerjee for his conduct during a meeting.
'Arrogant, liar': Mamata attacks EC chief after SIR meet, asks why Bengal being targeted | India News
India· 2026-02-02
Gyanesh Kumar is the chief election commissioner scheduled to meet with Mamata Banerjee.
'Restrain yourself from atrocities': Mamata Banerjee vs Delhi Police ahead of CEC meet over SIR | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-02
Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar showcased the successful conduct of special intensive revision in Bihar at a global conference.
CEC cites success of SIR in Bihar at global meet | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-22
Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner of India who announced the country's invitation to chair the International IDEA.
'Moment of pride': India's poll process gets global recognition; comes amid oppn's SIR attack | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-01Gyanesh Kumar is the chief election commissioner who met with the TMC delegation regarding the SIR exercise.
SIR row: ECI raps Bengal's TMC govt for not paying BLOs increased honorarium; calls it ‘very strange’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-30
Gyanesh Kumar is the chief election commissioner to whom Mamata Banerjee addressed her concerns.
'Why? Why? Why?': Angry Mamata Banerjee shoots off letter to Election Commission; flags two disturbing decisions | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-24
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has said that 'pure electoral rolls are inevitable for strengthening democracy.'
From Bihar to Bengal: How SIR is reshaping voter rolls; a deep dive into how it works | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-23
Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner to whom Mamata Banerjee addressed her letter regarding the Special Intensive Revision.
'Unplanned, chaotic, and dangerous': Mamata pens letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR; day after BLOs death | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-20
CEC Gyanesh Kumar said: 'Zero appeals against the final electoral roll of Bihar, not a single request for repoll from the 2,616 candidates or 12 recognised parties.'
Peaceful polls to boost SIR in other states/UTs: CEC hails final electoral roll of Bihar | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-16
Targeting the ECI chief Gyanesh Kumar, Khera said Kumar is gaining an upper hand over the people of Bihar.
SIR, vote chori: Opposition looks for excuses as NDA eyes supermajority in Bihar | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-14
Chief medical superintendent Dr Gyanesh Kumar provided information about Mohammed Arif Mir's academic ranking.
Delhi blast probe widens: 2 Al-Falah-trained Kashmiri doctors held in UP; net spreads to Kanpur, Hapur medical colleges | Lucknow NewsIndia· 2025-11-14
Rahul Gandhi claims that Gyanesh Kumar is directly involved in the alleged vote theft.
‘Same method in MP, Chhattisgarh’: Rahul Gandhi escalates ‘vote theft’ charge; hits out at BJP, EC | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-09
Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner who clarified the situation regarding the VVPAT slips found in Bihar.
Bihar polls: VVPAT slips found on roadside; election official suspended, EC clarifies | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-08
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the Bihar DGP to take immediate action following the convoy attack.
‘Confirmed chaal, charitra, chehra of his govt’: Prashant Kishor reacts to attack on Bihar deputy CM’s convoy; claims ‘nobody safe’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-07
Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar declared that democracy has won.
It's a record: 65% turnout in first phase of Bihar polls | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-07
The CEC engaged with the presiding officers and district election officers from the control room to ensure the smooth progress of polling.
Bihar polls: Phase 1 sees 'historic' 64.66% voter turnout, Muzaffarpur top list; deputy CM's convoy attacked - key points | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-06
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the Bihar DGP to take 'immediate action.'
'Send special force': Bihar dy CM Sinha after convoy attacked; takes shot at 'coward' police | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-06
CEC Gyanesh Kumar said there were zero complaints in Bihar regarding the SIR.
'Be ready': Mamata leads TMC's rally against SIR; Abhishek claims 'revision fear claimed 7 lives' | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-04
CEC Gyanesh Kumar clarified that 'no documents would be required' during the enumeration phase.
EC announces pan-India SIR: Important dates and valid documents - check list | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-27Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced that the second phase of SIR will cover 51 crore voters.
'Today, govt chooses voters': Opposition parties slam Election Commission, BJP on pan-India SIR; who said what | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-27
Gyanesh Kumar presided over the opening day of the conference of chief electoral officers.
Staggered pan-India SIR likely in a week, 3 months for each phase | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-22Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced the Bihar election schedule.
Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor to make electoral debut; claims this will be Nitish Kumar's last election | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-07Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner who announced the poll dates for Bihar.
Bihar assembly elections: BJP, Tejashwi eye spring in autumn of the patriarchs | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-07
Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner who announced the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar.
Bihar elections: NDA vs Mahagathbandhan & Prashant Kishor factor - 'Mother of all elections' is here | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-06
Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, stated that the polling process will be a smooth and comfortable experience for the electors.
Bihar elections 2025: Polling to be held in two phases from Nov 6; counting of votes on Nov 14 | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-06Gyanesh Kumar is the chief election commissioner who announced the purification of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Bihar polls: CEC says rolls ‘purified’ but stays mum on ‘infiltrators’ | Patna NewsIndia· 2025-10-06
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that these initiatives will be incorporated across India in the upcoming elections.
Bihar polls: EC rolls out 17 new initiatives for assembly election; to be adopted nationwide | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-05
Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner overseeing the preparations for the Bihar assembly elections.
Bihar elections: BJP seeks 2-phase polls; ally JDU says finish it at one go | Patna NewsIndia· 2025-10-05
Rahul Gandhi accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting 'vote chors' and people who have destroyed democracy.
Congress vs ECI: Karnataka govt forms SIT; to probe 'vote deletion' on Aland seat | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-20
Rahul Gandhi accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of shielding 'vote chors' and systematically deleting Congress supporters’ names from voter rolls.
'Online voter deletion not possible': EC refutes Rahul Gandhi's claim; cites law and due process | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-19