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Rajiv Kumar is new Election Commissioner

Rajiv Kumar will join the office with effect from August 31

Rajiv Kumar is new Election Commissioner

Rajiv Kumar. Credits: Twitter/rajeevkumr



Tribune Web Desk

Chandigarh, August 22

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday appointed Rajiv Kumar, a retired IAS officer, as the new Election Commissioner.

Rajiv Kumar will join the office from August 31 as current Election Commissioner has resigned with effect from August 31.

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