Gyanesh Kumar
IndiapoliticianMale3.3Global Dominance: 0.02%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 faced objections from his fellow commissioners.
When the referee fumbles: Election Commission row explained in 7 key questions | India NewsIndia· 2026-09-26
Gyanesh Kumar is the head of the election commission facing calls for his resignation.
Kontroverse um Streichung von Millionen Wählern
Switzerland· 2026-09-26
Gyanesh Kumar has lost the respect of a large portion of the public as the Chief Election Commissioner of India.
ভারতে সিইসি কেলেঙ্কারি: মোদি সরকারের সুদিন কি শেষ হয়ে এসেছে
Bangladesh· 2026-09-25Rahul Gandhi demanded the immediate resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Rahul Gandhi Allegations: 'All elections rigged, laws illegal': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over EC-SIR row; BJP calls it 'jooth ki goonj' | India NewsIndia· 2026-09-24
Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner of India who has been given 48 hours to resign by the CJP party.
প্রধান নির্বাচন কমিশনার পদত্যাগ না করলে আবার যন্তর মন্তর, সিজেপির হুঁশিয়ারিBangladesh· 2026-09-24
Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner who has been called for prosecution by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Will new manager Jorge Jesus let Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight? The big question ahead of Portugal's Nations League opener | Football NewsIndia· 2026-09-24
Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner of India facing calls for his resignation.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Why India's Election Commission is in the eye of a storm
United Kingdom· 2026-09-24Gyanesh Kumar is accused of managing the Election Commission according to his own will.
ভারতে ভোট চুরির অভিযোগ: প্রধান নির্বাচন কমিশনারের বিরুদ্ধে খড়্গহস্ত বিরোধীরাBangladesh· 2026-09-23
Opposition parties are demanding action against chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for his handling of the electoral rolls.
Election Commission Dissent: EC 'dissent' row: Opposition seeks CEC's arrest, fresh polls in states; BJP lauds 'pure democracy' - top developments | India NewsIndia· 2026-09-23
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 NewsIndia· 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· 2026-02-02Chief 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· 2025-11-16Targeting 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· 2025-10-22