Vivek Joshi
IndiapoliticianMale5.2Global Dominance: 0.02%Vivek Joshi is a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1989 batch from the Haryana cadre. Recently appointed as the Election Commissioner, he brings extensive experience in public administration, having served as the Chief Secretary of Haryana prior to this role. His appointment was made following a recommendation from a selection committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting his reputation for integrity and competence in managing electoral processes.
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Vivek Joshi's letters to the Cabinet Secretary were noted as not related to any policy decision of the Commission.
‘Damage control’ after EC row: Congress demands SIR rollback, CEC’s resignation | India NewsIndia· 2026-09-26
Vivek Joshi repeatedly raised objections with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding decisions made without their approval.
When the referee fumbles: Election Commission row explained in 7 key questions | India NewsIndia· 2026-09-26
Vivek Joshi has also objected to the decisions of Gyanesh Kumar within the election commission.
Kontroverse um Streichung von Millionen Wählern
Switzerland· 2026-09-26
Election commissioner Vivek Joshi formally raised objections to decisions related to the SIR exercise.
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
Vivek Joshi is another Election Commissioner who formally raised objections regarding the electoral rolls.
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
Election commissioner Vivek Joshi said IICDEM-2026 brings together EMBs, researchers, students and practitioners to brainstorm on issues relating to democracy.
CEC cites success of SIR in Bihar at global meet | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-22
Vivek Joshi was monitoring the feed from the EC control room here.
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
Vivek Joshi is another election commissioner who was with Gyanesh Kumar in Bihar.
Bihar polls: CEC says rolls ‘purified’ but stays mum on ‘infiltrators’ | Patna NewsIndia· 2025-10-06Vivek Joshi is an election commissioner part of the team assessing the electoral measures in Bihar.
Bihar elections: BJP seeks 2-phase polls; ally JDU says finish it at one go | Patna NewsIndia· 2025-10-05
Vivek Joshi is another election commissioner present at the press conference with Gyanesh Kumar.
Give affidavit within 7 days or apologise: CEC to Rahul | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18Vivek Joshi is an Election Commissioner contributing to the automation of election-related processes.
Election Commission automates key functions: Poll results, statistics to be made public faster; increase transparency | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-05
Dr Vivek Joshi is another Election Commissioner who attended the Conference of Chief Electoral Officers.
Election Commission rolls out reforms to boost accuracy of electoral rolls, voter services | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-01Vivek Joshi is facing allegations of abetting suicide from the family of Santoshi.
सशस्त्र प्रहरीकी इन्स्पेक्टरको मृत्युबारे छानविन गर्न डीआईजी नेतृत्वमा समिति गठन- समाचार
Nepal· 2025-02-24
Vivek Joshi is the Haryana chief secretary and was appointed as an election commissioner.
Senior EC member Gyanesh Kumar new CEC, Haryana chief secretary Vivek Joshi on panel | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-17
Vivek Joshi was appointed as the election commissioner.
Who is Vivek Joshi? Newly appointed election commissioner | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-17