Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who was appointed as an election commissioner. He is known for his administrative experience and has served in various capacities within the Indian government. Sandhu's tenure as an election commissioner is significant as he is set to retire in February 2024, coinciding with the retirement of the current Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar. His appointment to the Election Commission highlights his role in overseeing the electoral processes in India during a critical period.
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Recent news mentions
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu is one of the election commissioners accompanying Gyanesh Kumar during his visit to Bihar.
Bihar polls: CEC says rolls ‘purified’ but stays mum on ‘infiltrators’ | Patna News
India· 2025-10-06
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu is one of the election commissioners involved in reviewing the election preparations in Bihar.
Bihar elections: BJP seeks 2-phase polls; ally JDU says finish it at one go | Patna NewsIndia· 2025-10-05
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu is one of the Election Commissioners involved in the implementation of the new technology-driven system.
Election Commission automates key functions: Poll results, statistics to be made public faster; increase transparency | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-05
Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu is one of the Election Commissioners present at the Conference of Chief Electoral Officers.
Election Commission rolls out reforms to boost accuracy of electoral rolls, voter services | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-01Sukhbir Singh Sandhu's tenure as election commissioner is due to end on July 6, 2028.
Senior EC member Gyanesh Kumar new CEC, Haryana chief secretary Vivek Joshi on panel | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-17
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu is another election commissioner who retires on the same day as Rajiv Kumar.
Meet on new CEC likely next week | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-14